Location & Surroundings
Zaranda is a settlement in Bauchi, Nigeria, at 687 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dass, 24 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 260 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bauchi Airport, 33 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° 13' 10" N, 9° 31' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 687 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:11
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Zaranda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zaranda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 34.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 W/m2.
Temperature
32.9 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SE (114 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 32.9 | 2.5 | 114 | 40 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.9 | 1.4 | 104 | 57 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 446.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 1.7 | 240 | 77 | 1,013.0 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 1.2 | 233 | 77 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 5.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.8 | 1.7 | 98 | 38 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 686.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 1.5 | 212 | 84 | 1,011.0 | 1.54 / 1.54 | 25 | 193.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 1.9 | 211 | 93 | 1,012.4 | 2.94 / 4.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 0.9 | 242 | 86 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 95 | 5.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.7 | 0.2 | 159 | 44 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 572.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 2.1 | 276 | 86 | 1,010.8 | 2.51 / 2.51 | 100 | 289.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 1.2 | 245 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 3.58 / 6.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.8 | 1.2 | 274 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 2.49 | 100 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.8 | 0.9 | 142 | 49 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 65 | 568.0 | 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 Zaranda?
Now 32.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 34.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 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 Zaranda today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Zaranda?
Local time is 23:11. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Zaranda?
Zaranda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zaranda?
DEM 687 m.
Where is Zaranda located?
It is at 10.21941, 9.52784 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zaranda in?
It is in Nigeria.