Location & Surroundings
Zaruma is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 512 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mando, 29 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 185 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kaduna, 58 km away.
Also known as: Zarumai
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° 35' 0" N, 6° 48' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 512 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:13
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Zaruma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zaruma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 33.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 W/m2.
Temperature
33.9 C
Wind
3.6 m/s E (85 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
18 %
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 | 33.9 | 3.6 | 85 | 20 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 2.0 | 42 | 36 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 433.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 1.8 | 66 | 38 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 2.4 | 78 | 43 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 3.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.8 | 3.6 | 82 | 18 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 646.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 0.6 | 72 | 35 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 414.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 1.0 | 84 | 40 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 1.9 | 70 | 46 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 2.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 34.9 | 1.3 | 81 | 20 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 649.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 1.1 | 47 | 34 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 431.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 1.8 | 64 | 33 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 2.2 | 63 | 37 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 2.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 34.9 | 1.7 | 115 | 15 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 664.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zaruma?
Now 33.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 33.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 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 Zaruma today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Zaruma?
Local time is 00:13. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Zaruma?
Zaruma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zaruma?
DEM 512 m.
Where is Zaruma located?
It is at 10.58333, 6.80000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zaruma in?
It is in Nigeria.