Location & Surroundings
Gama is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 752 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lere, 5 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 190 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 84 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
10° 20' 51" N, 8° 35' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 752 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 428 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:00
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 27.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 554 W/m2.
Temperature
27.2 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (241 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 27.2 | 2.3 | 241 | 69 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 2.3 | 208 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 7.75 / 7.75 | 100 | 283.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 2.0 | 203 | 96 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 2.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 2.7 | 208 | 97 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.8 | 2.9 | 239 | 67 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 98 | 553.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 2.1 | 250 | 88 | 1,012.7 | 7.12 / 7.14 | 78 | 294.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 1.7 | 238 | 96 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 3.80 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 1.3 | 205 | 97 | 1,014.7 | 1.81 / 5.61 | 99 | 2.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.2 | 3.6 | 211 | 65 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 554.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 2.8 | 233 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 3.97 / 3.97 | 62 | 432.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 2.0 | 220 | 97 | 1,013.6 | 1.91 / 5.89 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 1.6 | 245 | 96 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 3.76 | 94 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.2 | 0.8 | 139 | 69 | 1,013.4 | 1.61 / 5.37 | 99 | 547.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gama?
Now 27.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 27.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 554 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 Gama today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Gama?
Local time is 22:00. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gama?
Gama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gama?
DEM 752 m.
Where is Gama located?
It is at 10.34755, 8.59892 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gama in?
It is in Nigeria.