Location & Surroundings
Walu is a settlement in Yobe State, Nigeria, at 415 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Potiskum, 4 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 495 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, about 160 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° 44' 41" N, 11° 6' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 415 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 81 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:00
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Walu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Walu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 4.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 33.4 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. Precip around 16.0 mm. Solar peaks near 559 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
4.6 m/s S (199 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
16.01 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 | 24.5 | 4.6 | 199 | 77 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 3.8 | 234 | 83 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 6.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.4 | 3.0 | 194 | 42 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 559.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 5.1 | 96 | 92 | 1,011.9 | 13.24 / 13.24 | 100 | 373.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 2.3 | 274 | 79 | 1,011.9 | 2.77 / 16.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 2.6 | 208 | 77 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.5 | 1.9 | 197 | 40 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 687.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.2 | 3.1 | 160 | 49 | 1,009.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 18 | 439.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.1 | 4.0 | 199 | 65 | 1,010.9 | 0.73 / 0.76 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 4.9 | 196 | 77 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 7 | 6.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.5 | 2.2 | 235 | 41 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 689.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 10.7 | 123 | 71 | 1,011.9 | 3.09 / 3.09 | 100 | 422.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.3 | 4.4 | 190 | 72 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 2.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Walu?
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 4.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 33.4 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. Precip around 16.0 mm. Solar peaks near 559 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 16.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Walu today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Walu?
Local time is 12:00. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Walu?
Walu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Walu?
DEM 415 m.
Where is Walu located?
It is at 11.74466, 11.10202 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Walu in?
It is in Nigeria.