Location & Surroundings
Zaku is a settlement in Borno State, Nigeria, at 694 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Biu, 20 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 530 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, about 135 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
10° 26' 58" N, 12° 6' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 694 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 378 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:54
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Zaku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zaku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 33.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 W/m2.
Temperature
33.3 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SE (141 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 33.3 | 1.8 | 141 | 42 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.2 | 0.8 | 94 | 55 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 419.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 1.7 | 202 | 63 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 1.5 | 239 | 80 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 8.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.9 | 2.0 | 222 | 44 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 702.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 3.5 | 354 | 91 | 1,011.5 | 11.97 / 11.97 | 100 | 331.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 1.5 | 101 | 81 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 1.2 | 270 | 83 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 82 | 7.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.2 | 2.9 | 221 | 64 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 530.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 1.7 | 235 | 79 | 1,010.2 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 98 | 126.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 1.5 | 233 | 90 | 1,011.7 | 0.63 / 0.88 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 2.3 | 238 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 8.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.3 | 2.5 | 218 | 59 | 1,010.7 | 0.89 / 0.97 | 87 | 572.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zaku?
Now 33.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 33.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 702 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 Zaku today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Zaku?
Local time is 18:54. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Zaku?
Zaku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zaku?
DEM 694 m.
Where is Zaku located?
It is at 10.44932, 12.11213 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zaku in?
It is in Nigeria.