Location & Surroundings
Tambu is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 463 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Daura, 10 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 445 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 64 km away.
Also known as: Tambo
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
12° 58' 41" N, 8° 15' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 463 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 157 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:39
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Tambu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tambu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.1 to 37.3 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 619 W/m2.
Temperature
36.1 C
Wind
3.9 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,011.0 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 | 36.1 | 3.9 | 107 | 11 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.3 | 1.3 | 124 | 18 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 390.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 3.2 | 335 | 19 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 2.1 | 76 | 20 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 3.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.3 | 5.5 | 79 | 12 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 618.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.6 | 3.6 | 55 | 18 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 378.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.6 | 3.7 | 91 | 22 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 3.8 | 90 | 23 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 2.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 37.8 | 6.0 | 109 | 12 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 616.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.8 | 3.0 | 85 | 16 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 378.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 4.1 | 53 | 20 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 3.3 | 99 | 23 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 2.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 38.0 | 5.4 | 101 | 10 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 620.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tambu?
Now 36.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.1 to 37.3 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 619 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 Tambu today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Tambu?
Local time is 21:39. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tambu?
Tambu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tambu?
DEM 463 m.
Where is Tambu located?
It is at 12.97815, 8.25194 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tambu in?
It is in Nigeria.