Location & Surroundings
Tarau is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 590 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dan Gora, 9 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 280 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 71 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° 29' 12" N, 8° 13' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 590 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 648 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:06
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Tarau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tarau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 35.0 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 W/m2.
Temperature
33.9 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
79 %
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 | 33.9 | 2.1 | 54 | 15 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.4 | 3.2 | 345 | 21 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 365.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 1.5 | 2 | 24 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 2.6 | 86 | 28 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 3.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.0 | 4.2 | 57 | 13 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 656.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.7 | 2.5 | 37 | 21 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 397.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 1.5 | 60 | 24 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 2.8 | 88 | 29 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 35.6 | 5.0 | 69 | 14 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 641.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 3.0 | 121 | 23 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 395.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 2.7 | 193 | 27 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 2.6 | 228 | 49 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.4 | 4.2 | 48 | 15 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 604.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tarau?
Now 33.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 35.0 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 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 Tarau today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Tarau?
Local time is 01:06. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tarau?
Tarau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tarau?
DEM 590 m.
Where is Tarau located?
It is at 11.48676, 8.22097 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tarau in?
It is in Nigeria.