Location & Surroundings
Gallawa is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 485 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mashi, 27 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 425 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 57 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
12° 50' 32" N, 8° 9' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 485 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 704 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:01
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Weather in Gallawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gallawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 33.4 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
3.7 m/s NE (63 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
24 %
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 | 23.8 | 3.7 | 63 | 25 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 3.8 | 79 | 29 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.4 | 4.1 | 76 | 14 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 607.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 3.7 | 42 | 17 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 375.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 3.8 | 57 | 19 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.4 | 3.9 | 88 | 24 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.0 | 4.2 | 90 | 11 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 617.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 3.5 | 81 | 14 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 382.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.3 | 4.2 | 63 | 17 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.6 | 4.0 | 84 | 16 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.4 | 5.0 | 85 | 7 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 624.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 3.5 | 88 | 9 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 388.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.6 | 4.1 | 53 | 12 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gallawa?
Now 23.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 33.4 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 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 Gallawa today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Gallawa?
Local time is 10:01. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gallawa?
Gallawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gallawa?
DEM 485 m.
Where is Gallawa located?
It is at 12.84232, 8.15438 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gallawa in?
It is in Nigeria.