Location & Surroundings
Gafara is a settlement in Gombe State, Nigeria, at 278 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hinna, 35 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 465 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, 67 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
10° 36' 46" N, 11° 25' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 278 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,260 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:13
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Weather in Gafara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gafara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 34.0 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 558 W/m2.
Temperature
34.0 C
Wind
3.2 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 34.0 | 3.2 | 126 | 43 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.2 | 3.8 | 347 | 71 | 1,010.4 | 1.16 / 1.16 | 76 | 343.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 1.5 | 220 | 82 | 1,011.4 | 2.62 / 3.78 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 1.5 | 199 | 79 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 5.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.6 | 0.8 | 135 | 50 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 558.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.1 | 2.3 | 260 | 55 | 1,007.7 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 7 | 343.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 1.9 | 194 | 76 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 2.0 | 225 | 80 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 90 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.6 | 2.0 | 218 | 48 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 442.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.0 | 10.2 | 79 | 86 | 1,012.5 | 3.73 / 3.74 | 100 | 357.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 3.0 | 143 | 80 | 1,010.2 | 2.65 / 6.40 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 1.7 | 187 | 79 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 1.05 | 89 | 7.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.2 | 3.0 | 212 | 51 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 34 | 664.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gafara?
Now 34.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 34.0 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 558 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 Gafara today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Gafara?
Local time is 22:13. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gafara?
Gafara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gafara?
DEM 278 m.
Where is Gafara located?
It is at 10.61283, 11.42297 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gafara in?
It is in Nigeria.