Location & Surroundings
Gafan is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 484 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kura, 11 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 310 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 42 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
11° 40' 25" N, 8° 26' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 484 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 131 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:10
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gafan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gafan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 32.2 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 597 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 20.1 | 2.5 | 56 | 22 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 2.8 | 87 | 21 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.2 | 4.5 | 79 | 11 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 597.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 3.8 | 47 | 17 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 377.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 2.3 | 55 | 20 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 2.7 | 74 | 21 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.9 | 5.2 | 66 | 9 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 614.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 3.5 | 44 | 15 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 377.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.8 | 2.8 | 60 | 18 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.5 | 2.7 | 61 | 21 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.6 | 4.8 | 68 | 9 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 612.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 3.6 | 55 | 15 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 376.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.5 | 2.7 | 58 | 19 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gafan?
Now 20.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 32.2 C, max wind 4.5 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 Gafan today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Gafan?
Local time is 10:10. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gafan?
Gafan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gafan?
DEM 484 m.
Where is Gafan located?
It is at 11.67361, 8.44974 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gafan in?
It is in Nigeria.