Location & Surroundings
Zugum is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 406 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kazaure, 30 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 425 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 77 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
12° 43' 10" N, 8° 40' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 406 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 123 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:15
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Zugum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zugum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 35.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 669 W/m2.
Temperature
32.5 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SE (136 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.07 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 | 32.5 | 2.5 | 136 | 40 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.7 | 3.2 | 200 | 51 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.8 | 3.0 | 198 | 62 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.9 | 0.8 | 245 | 34 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 668.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.1 | 2.4 | 80 | 35 | 1,008.7 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 83 | 407.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 4.9 | 153 | 74 | 1,012.8 | 2.61 / 2.68 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 3.5 | 201 | 76 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 82 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.3 | 0.8 | 223 | 36 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 629.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.3 | 1.8 | 255 | 41 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 449.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.5 | 4.4 | 265 | 58 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 5.6 | 198 | 80 | 1,012.7 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 41 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.7 | 5.9 | 251 | 44 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 632.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.7 | 3.8 | 266 | 49 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 387.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zugum?
Now 32.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.8 to 35.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 669 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Zugum today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Zugum?
Local time is 01:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Zugum?
Zugum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zugum?
DEM 406 m.
Where is Zugum located?
It is at 12.71950, 8.67665 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zugum in?
It is in Nigeria.