Location & Surroundings
Botsotsowa is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 395 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Babura, 20 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 430 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 78 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° 39' 29" N, 8° 52' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 395 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,143 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:57
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Botsotsowa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Botsotsowa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 33.8 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 381 W/m2.
Temperature
30.3 C
Wind
3.6 m/s E (79 deg)
Humidity
16 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 30.3 | 3.6 | 79 | 16 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 3.8 | 65 | 20 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 3.2 | 73 | 25 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.8 | 4.7 | 84 | 15 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 381.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.6 | 2.6 | 119 | 19 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 249.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 3.4 | 61 | 25 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 3.1 | 65 | 31 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.8 | 2.9 | 83 | 15 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 612.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.9 | 2.7 | 57 | 18 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 367.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 3.7 | 42 | 20 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.4 | 3.7 | 61 | 24 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.6 | 3.5 | 85 | 11 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 621.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.6 | 3.0 | 39 | 13 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 364.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Botsotsowa?
Now 30.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 33.8 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 381 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 Botsotsowa today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Botsotsowa?
Local time is 03:57. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Botsotsowa?
Botsotsowa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Botsotsowa?
DEM 395 m.
Where is Botsotsowa located?
It is at 12.65802, 8.87334 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Botsotsowa in?
It is in Nigeria.