Location & Surroundings
Umaru is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 467 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kafanchan, 31 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is 90 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 75 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° 18' 7" N, 8° 16' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 467 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:51
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Umaru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Umaru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 29.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 625 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (159 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.10 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 | 23.0 | 1.4 | 159 | 92 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 1.2 | 348 | 96 | 1,013.1 | 0.85 / 0.85 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.5 | 1.0 | 147 | 95 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.3 | 2.3 | 154 | 62 | 1,012.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 56 | 625.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 1.3 | 170 | 85 | 1,011.2 | 1.04 / 1.10 | 45 | 444.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 0.9 | 92 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 1.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 1.3 | 173 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 0.15 / 1.15 | 73 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.5 | 2.3 | 202 | 73 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 97 | 431.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.0 | 2.0 | 202 | 92 | 1,011.2 | 0.34 / 0.70 | 91 | 327.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 0.7 | 256 | 98 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.7 | 0.7 | 287 | 98 | 1,015.3 | 3.22 / 3.92 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.0 | 2.1 | 246 | 72 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 100 | 406.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.4 | 1.8 | 217 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 4.83 / 5.19 | 67 | 341.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Umaru?
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 29.3 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 625 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Umaru today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Umaru?
Local time is 05:51. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Umaru?
Umaru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Umaru?
DEM 467 m.
Where is Umaru located?
It is at 9.30204, 8.27818 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Umaru in?
It is in Nigeria.