Location & Surroundings
Takura is a settlement in FCT, Nigeria, at 145 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwali, 22 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is 78 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 52 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
8° 48' 59" N, 6° 49' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 145 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 141 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:33
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Weather in Takura
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Takura, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 29.9 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 502 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
0.3 m/s E (106 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 23.6 | 0.3 | 106 | 91 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.9 | 1.2 | 217 | 68 | 1,011.4 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 100 | 502.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 0.6 | 177 | 89 | 1,010.4 | 5.22 / 5.79 | 100 | 283.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 0.8 | 246 | 96 | 1,012.2 | 4.19 / 9.98 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 1.3 | 151 | 98 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.6 | 0.7 | 265 | 70 | 1,010.7 | 0.04 / 0.09 | 100 | 412.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 0.8 | 265 | 88 | 1,009.8 | 0.94 / 1.03 | 100 | 218.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 1.5 | 165 | 96 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.79 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.1 | 1.1 | 168 | 95 | 1,012.4 | 1.04 / 1.83 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.4 | 1.2 | 170 | 65 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 539.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 1.4 | 167 | 85 | 1,010.1 | 1.18 / 1.25 | 81 | 233.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 1.8 | 172 | 95 | 1,012.4 | 1.05 / 2.30 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.2 | 1.1 | 230 | 97 | 1,013.5 | 1.03 / 3.32 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Takura?
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 29.9 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 502 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 Takura today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Takura?
Local time is 14:33. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Takura?
Takura is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Takura?
DEM 145 m.
Where is Takura located?
It is at 8.81645, 6.83001 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Takura in?
It is in Nigeria.