Location & Surroundings
Urau is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 257 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tegina, 35 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 215 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Minna Airport, 83 km away.
Also known as: Uro
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
10° 7' 39" N, 5° 52' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 257 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 43 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:56
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Urau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Urau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 37.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 608 W/m2.
Temperature
29.8 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (204 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,009.6 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 | 29.8 | 1.8 | 204 | 34 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 1.1 | 97 | 46 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 0.5 | 187 | 54 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.8 | 0.4 | 232 | 28 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 607.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.9 | 2.1 | 214 | 40 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 411.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 0.9 | 14 | 50 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 1.0 | 105 | 60 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.2 | 1.3 | 98 | 27 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 609.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.1 | 2.2 | 225 | 40 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 399.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.6 | 0.5 | 166 | 59 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 0.9 | 173 | 78 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.1 | 1.1 | 156 | 36 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 584.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.1 | 2.1 | 222 | 44 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 399.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Urau?
Now 29.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 37.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 608 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 Urau today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Urau?
Local time is 04:56. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Urau?
Urau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Urau?
DEM 257 m.
Where is Urau located?
It is at 10.12763, 5.87260 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Urau in?
It is in Nigeria.