Location & Surroundings
Samaru is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 689 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hunkuyi, 11 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 235 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 7 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 10' 0" N, 7° 37' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 689 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 811 p/km²
- Built-up 8.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:27
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Samaru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Samaru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 33.0 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 W/m2.
Temperature
32.5 C
Wind
6.1 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 32.5 | 6.1 | 67 | 11 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 3.9 | 48 | 17 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 390.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 3.8 | 49 | 17 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.1 | 4.3 | 58 | 19 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.0 | 5.4 | 73 | 11 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 617.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 3.8 | 48 | 17 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 392.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 3.8 | 47 | 19 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.0 | 3.9 | 65 | 19 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.2 | 4.4 | 72 | 10 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 617.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 3.9 | 38 | 16 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 391.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 3.8 | 49 | 18 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.8 | 4.0 | 72 | 18 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.1 | 5.3 | 67 | 10 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 616.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Samaru?
Now 32.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 33.0 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Samaru today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Samaru?
Local time is 23:27. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Samaru?
Samaru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Samaru?
DEM 689 m.
Where is Samaru located?
It is at 11.16670, 7.63228 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Samaru in?
It is in Nigeria.