Location & Surroundings
Gafasa is a third-order administrative division in Kano State, Nigeria, at 400 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ringim, 20 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 370 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 68 km away.
Overview
Gafasa is ward in Kano State, Nigeria.
It is located in Ajingi, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Ajingi
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 58' 28" N, 9° 8' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 400 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 82 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:41
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Weather in Gafasa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gafasa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 33.3 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 465 W/m2.
Temperature
28.1 C
Wind
3.1 m/s SW (227 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,009.0 hPa
Clouds
10 %
Precip
1.30 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 | 28.1 | 3.1 | 227 | 60 | 1,009.0 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 1.8 | 266 | 78 | 1,011.0 | 0.72 / 0.72 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 3.3 | 213 | 82 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.3 | 3.8 | 253 | 45 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 465.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 5.4 | 85 | 71 | 1,008.1 | 1.30 / 1.30 | 95 | 419.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 3.2 | 204 | 76 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.92 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 2.6 | 192 | 81 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.5 | 2.2 | 164 | 56 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 198.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.6 | 1.7 | 256 | 59 | 1,010.1 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 71 | 371.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 2.0 | 189 | 73 | 1,012.3 | 0.54 / 0.60 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 3.1 | 199 | 82 | 1,013.1 | 0.72 / 1.33 | 95 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.1 | 3.4 | 213 | 50 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 11 | 478.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.8 | 3.9 | 195 | 62 | 1,011.0 | 0.07 / 0.27 | 14 | 411.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gafasa?
Now 28.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 33.3 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 465 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gafasa today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Gafasa?
Local time is 01:41. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gafasa?
Gafasa is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gafasa?
DEM 400 m.
Where is Gafasa located?
It is at 11.97443, 9.14548 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gafasa in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry