Location & Surroundings
Umaru is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 686 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bakori, 6 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 275 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 57 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
11° 32' 36" N, 7° 22' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 686 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 174 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:02
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Umaru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Umaru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 31.0 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SE (128 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,012.6 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 | 23.2 | 1.5 | 128 | 71 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.0 | 2.4 | 92 | 47 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 636.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.1 | 1.2 | 37 | 62 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 484.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 3.7 | 188 | 73 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 3.2 | 218 | 89 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.2 | 2.2 | 170 | 54 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 654.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 7.1 | 171 | 82 | 1,011.9 | 1.67 / 1.67 | 100 | 359.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 3.2 | 208 | 84 | 1,013.1 | 1.32 / 2.99 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.4 | 4.5 | 178 | 88 | 1,013.5 | 0.45 / 3.44 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.9 | 3.2 | 218 | 59 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 49 | 421.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 2.9 | 283 | 81 | 1,012.2 | 3.10 / 3.11 | 34 | 434.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 3.5 | 271 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 1.50 / 4.61 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.3 | 3.2 | 226 | 93 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 3.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Umaru?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 31.0 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 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 Umaru today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Umaru?
Local time is 15:02. 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 686 m.
Where is Umaru located?
It is at 11.54327, 7.37444 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Umaru in?
It is in Nigeria.