Location & Surroundings
Bakwami is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 539 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwarzo, 23 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 335 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 45 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° 1' 49" N, 8° 6' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 539 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,061 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:44
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Weather in Bakwami
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakwami, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 31.1 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 612 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
3.4 m/s NE (33 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
62 %
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 | 21.8 | 3.4 | 33 | 23 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.7 | 3.4 | 78 | 28 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.1 | 4.0 | 83 | 13 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 612.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 3.8 | 38 | 16 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 381.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 3.8 | 39 | 18 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.1 | 3.5 | 82 | 17 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.9 | 5.0 | 78 | 9 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 624.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 3.9 | 38 | 15 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 386.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.3 | 3.7 | 34 | 15 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.0 | 3.3 | 71 | 16 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.0 | 5.3 | 78 | 9 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 610.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.4 | 3.5 | 41 | 15 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 378.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.3 | 3.6 | 39 | 16 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakwami?
Now 21.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 31.1 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 612 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 Bakwami today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Bakwami?
Local time is 10:44. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bakwami?
Bakwami is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bakwami?
DEM 539 m.
Where is Bakwami located?
It is at 12.03026, 8.11365 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakwami in?
It is in Nigeria.