Location & Surroundings
Gaida is a settlement in FCT, Nigeria, at 606 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buga, 21 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is 46 km to the north. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe 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
8° 39' 11" N, 7° 24' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 606 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:59
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gaida
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gaida, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 30.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 4.8 mm. Solar peaks near 582 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
0.2 m/s E (111 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
13 %
Precip
4.84 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 | 22.9 | 0.2 | 111 | 93 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 0.4 | 182 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 2.11 / 2.11 | 56 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.0 | 0.6 | 135 | 66 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 52 | 582.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 1.2 | 37 | 90 | 1,011.3 | 5.89 / 6.48 | 93 | 451.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 1.5 | 179 | 95 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 4.84 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 1.5 | 206 | 99 | 1,014.4 | 1.31 / 6.14 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 1.7 | 149 | 87 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 1.30 | 100 | 276.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 1.7 | 181 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 60 | 217.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.4 | 1.0 | 212 | 97 | 1,014.3 | 0.05 / 0.14 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 0.7 | 216 | 97 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.9 | 1.9 | 216 | 74 | 1,012.9 | 1.13 / 1.13 | 78 | 521.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 1.4 | 223 | 90 | 1,011.4 | 3.52 / 4.65 | 46 | 389.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.7 | 1.3 | 221 | 97 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 3.60 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gaida?
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 30.0 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. Precip around 4.8 mm. Solar peaks near 582 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gaida today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Gaida?
Local time is 10:59. 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 606 m.
Where is Gaida located?
It is at 8.65306, 7.40639 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gaida in?
It is in Nigeria.