Location & Surroundings
Tukuru is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 126 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Badeggi, 17 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 150 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bida, 26 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° 54' 14" N, 6° 8' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 126 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,038 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:31
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Tukuru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tukuru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 37.1 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Temperature
36.4 C
Wind
1.0 m/s N (359 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 36.4 | 1.0 | 359 | 36 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.4 | 0.9 | 278 | 43 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 415.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 1.4 | 155 | 52 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 0.5 | 236 | 68 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.1 | 0.9 | 298 | 33 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 613.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.9 | 0.4 | 199 | 42 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 412.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 1.5 | 167 | 57 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 1.7 | 236 | 78 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 37.3 | 0.6 | 262 | 38 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 607.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.3 | 0.6 | 175 | 48 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 402.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.2 | 1.5 | 177 | 61 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 0.9 | 210 | 76 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 36.9 | 1.1 | 205 | 43 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 569.6 | 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 Tukuru?
Now 36.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 37.1 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 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 Tukuru today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Tukuru?
Local time is 20:31. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tukuru?
Tukuru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tukuru?
DEM 126 m.
Where is Tukuru located?
It is at 8.90385, 6.14705 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tukuru in?
It is in Nigeria.