Location & Surroundings
Turu is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 1,288 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Vom, 6 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 155 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 13 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
9° 40' 45" N, 8° 45' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 1288 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,339 p/km²
- Built-up 13.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:40
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Turu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Turu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 30.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.3 | 1.1 | 52 | 31 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 2.4 | 70 | 35 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.3 | 4.3 | 62 | 20 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 687.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 2.2 | 66 | 31 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 420.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 2.0 | 134 | 40 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 2.0 | 47 | 43 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.4 | 3.9 | 71 | 22 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 680.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 0.6 | 62 | 40 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 380.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.0 | 1.1 | 235 | 66 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 1.4 | 359 | 69 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.0 | 2.9 | 50 | 22 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 622.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 1.3 | 116 | 38 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 349.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.4 | 1.4 | 209 | 87 | 1,014.9 | 0.50 / 0.50 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Turu?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 30.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 687 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 Turu today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Turu?
Local time is 11:40. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Turu?
Turu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Turu?
DEM 1,288 m.
Where is Turu located?
It is at 9.67913, 8.76126 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Turu in?
It is in Nigeria.