Location & Surroundings
Taparu is a settlement in Adamawa, Nigeria, at 407 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mayo-Belwa, 22 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 495 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, 63 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° 51' 35" N, 12° 1' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 407 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 97 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:24
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Taparu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Taparu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 37.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 676 W/m2.
Temperature
29.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s S (199 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,007.2 hPa
Clouds
28 %
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 | 29.9 | 1.7 | 199 | 21 | 1,007.2 | - / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 1.8 | 340 | 25 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 0.7 | 191 | 55 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 8.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.3 | 2.3 | 322 | 23 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 676.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.7 | 2.3 | 245 | 41 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 343.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 1.2 | 288 | 60 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 1.0 | 282 | 75 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.7 | 2.7 | 17 | 27 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 564.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.1 | 2.7 | 252 | 41 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 313.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 0.6 | 260 | 59 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 1.2 | 255 | 71 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 8.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.2 | 3.4 | 327 | 28 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 682.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.2 | 3.2 | 251 | 45 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 361.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Taparu?
Now 29.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 37.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 676 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 Taparu today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Taparu?
Local time is 04:24. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Taparu?
Taparu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Taparu?
DEM 407 m.
Where is Taparu located?
It is at 8.85960, 12.01949 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Taparu in?
It is in Nigeria.