Location & Surroundings
Zuru is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 398 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Babura, 32 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 415 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 66 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° 33' 55" N, 8° 48' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 398 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 243 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:14
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Zuru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zuru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 36.4 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 W/m2.
Temperature
36.3 C
Wind
6.6 m/s E (73 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 36.3 | 6.6 | 73 | 11 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.9 | 3.8 | 50 | 15 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 410.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 3.9 | 39 | 15 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 3.8 | 48 | 24 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 4.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.4 | 5.3 | 80 | 12 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 667.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.1 | 3.3 | 60 | 14 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 407.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 3.1 | 49 | 19 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 2.6 | 104 | 23 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 35.7 | 4.5 | 89 | 9 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 665.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.3 | 2.8 | 67 | 13 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 406.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 3.3 | 54 | 13 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 3.0 | 94 | 16 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 35.9 | 3.8 | 103 | 8 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 671.5 | 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 Zuru?
Now 36.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 36.4 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 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 Zuru today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Zuru?
Local time is 20:14. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Zuru?
Zuru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zuru?
DEM 398 m.
Where is Zuru located?
It is at 12.56527, 8.81368 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zuru in?
It is in Nigeria.