Location & Surroundings
Tursa is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 273 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rabah, 22 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 505 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 62 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
13° 13' 13" N, 5° 41' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 273 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,466 p/km²
- Built-up 6.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:20
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 33 min
Weather in Tursa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Tursa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 35.1 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
3.3 m/s E (71 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
12 %
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 | 27.4 | 3.3 | 71 | 12 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 4.1 | 55 | 13 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 4.5 | 64 | 15 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.1 | 7.0 | 80 | 7 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 576.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.2 | 4.1 | 65 | 11 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 392.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 4.0 | 45 | 11 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 4.6 | 63 | 13 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.5 | 5.9 | 81 | 7 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 575.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.6 | 3.9 | 41 | 10 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 391.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 4.5 | 55 | 11 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 4.5 | 65 | 12 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.8 | 5.3 | 76 | 6 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 578.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.4 | 3.8 | 40 | 9 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 395.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Tursa?
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 35.1 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 576 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 Tursa today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 33m.
What is the local time in Tursa?
Local time is 05:20. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Tursa?
Tursa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Tursa?
DEM 273 m.
Where is Tursa located?
It is at 13.22034, 5.68679 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Tursa in?
It is in Nigeria.