Location & Surroundings
Awala is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 475 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gusau, 19 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 350 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 21 km away.
Also known as: Kadusa
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° 3' 58" N, 6° 31' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 475 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:40
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Awala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Awala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 36.5 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 597 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
3.3 m/s SE (125 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 23.2 | 3.3 | 125 | 20 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.5 | 5.4 | 79 | 10 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 597.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.7 | 3.6 | 85 | 15 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 382.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 3.3 | 92 | 18 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 3.9 | 105 | 20 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.8 | 4.6 | 88 | 10 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 610.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.8 | 3.3 | 91 | 17 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 392.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 2.9 | 131 | 20 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.7 | 2.7 | 143 | 25 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.9 | 3.2 | 144 | 13 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 606.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.7 | 3.4 | 94 | 18 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 395.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.3 | 3.8 | 98 | 18 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.7 | 3.5 | 154 | 24 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Awala?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 36.5 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 597 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 Awala today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Awala?
Local time is 14:40. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Awala?
Awala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Awala?
DEM 475 m.
Where is Awala located?
It is at 12.06613, 6.53046 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Awala in?
It is in Nigeria.