Location & Surroundings
Gaida is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 478 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kano, 9 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 335 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 14 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° 55' 59" N, 8° 28' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 478 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 45,458 p/km²
- Built-up 46.5%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:16
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gaida
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gaida, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.6 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 W/m2.
Temperature
35.5 C
Wind
2.7 m/s E (74 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 35.5 | 2.7 | 74 | 12 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.5 | 3.8 | 35 | 18 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 405.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 1.9 | 211 | 24 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 1.7 | 215 | 30 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.6 | 1.5 | 74 | 11 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 610.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.9 | 3.5 | 17 | 15 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 343.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 2.1 | 359 | 18 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 2.3 | 90 | 23 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 36.6 | 4.5 | 63 | 11 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 654.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.0 | 1.5 | 80 | 16 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 396.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 3.3 | 40 | 19 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.6 | 2.5 | 155 | 24 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 36.9 | 4.6 | 82 | 11 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 645.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gaida?
Now 35.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.6 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 610 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 Gaida today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Gaida?
Local time is 20:16. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gaida?
Gaida is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gaida?
DEM 478 m.
Where is Gaida located?
It is at 11.93292, 8.47136 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gaida in?
It is in Nigeria.