Location & Surroundings
Gallu is a third-order administrative division in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 458 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mashi, 26 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 460 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 50 km away.
Overview
Gallu is ward in Katsina State, Nigeria.
It is located in Mashi, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Mashi
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 9' 43" N, 8° 5' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 458 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 38 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:27
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Weather in Gallu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gallu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.6 to 36.1 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 W/m2.
Temperature
35.1 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (84 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,008.7 hPa
Clouds
17 %
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 | 35.1 | 2.3 | 84 | 30 | 1,008.7 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.7 | 4.7 | 130 | 48 | 1,012.4 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 3.0 | 255 | 62 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 25 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.9 | 0.2 | 309 | 33 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 655.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.1 | 3.3 | 116 | 30 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 447.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.9 | 4.5 | 232 | 47 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.4 | 6.0 | 265 | 74 | 1,012.0 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.6 | 4.9 | 265 | 39 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 606.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.5 | 6.4 | 295 | 51 | 1,009.2 | 0.77 / 0.77 | 66 | 428.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.5 | 7.7 | 256 | 66 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 6.2 | 226 | 74 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.6 | 6.8 | 270 | 43 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 641.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.3 | 5.8 | 256 | 45 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 423.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gallu?
Now 35.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.6 to 36.1 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 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 Gallu today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Gallu?
Local time is 01:27. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gallu?
Gallu is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gallu?
DEM 458 m.
Where is Gallu located?
It is at 13.16189, 8.09539 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gallu in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry