Location & Surroundings
Turau is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 389 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Babura, 9 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 445 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 93 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
12° 46' 51" N, 8° 55' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 389 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 580 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:37
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Turau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Turau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 36.1 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 W/m2.
Temperature
31.9 C
Wind
2.4 m/s E (79 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 31.9 | 2.4 | 79 | 22 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.3 | 2.8 | 15 | 26 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 3.2 | 56 | 28 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.1 | 3.6 | 101 | 17 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 621.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.2 | 2.0 | 94 | 22 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 388.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.8 | 3.2 | 93 | 24 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 3.2 | 89 | 28 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.0 | 4.7 | 106 | 14 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 641.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.7 | 2.3 | 113 | 19 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 395.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.3 | 3.4 | 55 | 22 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 2.7 | 23 | 26 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.8 | 5.8 | 92 | 12 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 657.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.9 | 3.8 | 86 | 17 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 402.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Turau?
Now 31.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 36.1 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 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 Turau today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Turau?
Local time is 05:37. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Turau?
Turau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Turau?
DEM 389 m.
Where is Turau located?
It is at 12.78086, 8.92968 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Turau in?
It is in Nigeria.