Location & Surroundings
Gama is a suburb in Kano State, Nigeria, at 464 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kano, 5 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 350 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 4 km away.
Overview
Gama is ward in Kano State, Nigeria.
It is located in Nasarawa, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Nasarawa
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 1' 59" N, 8° 33' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 464 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12,929 p/km²
- Built-up 66.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:20
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Weather in Gama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 36.5 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 W/m2.
Temperature
30.6 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NE (51 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 30.6 | 2.4 | 51 | 26 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.9 | 1.3 | 30 | 31 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 1.7 | 126 | 34 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.5 | 4.9 | 90 | 15 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 658.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.9 | 2.0 | 85 | 21 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 404.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 3.1 | 53 | 23 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 2.1 | 73 | 28 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.4 | 5.6 | 84 | 14 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 655.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.9 | 2.3 | 88 | 20 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 397.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.0 | 2.1 | 44 | 23 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 2.2 | 69 | 22 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.8 | 5.6 | 74 | 10 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 661.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.1 | 2.3 | 107 | 16 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 407.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gama?
Now 30.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 36.5 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 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 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Gama?
Local time is 04:20. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gama?
Gama is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gama?
DEM 464 m.
Where is Gama located?
It is at 12.03303, 8.55413 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gama in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry