Location & Surroundings
Gamawa is a settlement in Yobe State, Nigeria, at 422 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Potiskum, 6 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 495 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, about 160 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
11° 44' 33" N, 11° 7' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 422 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 356 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:40
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gamawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gamawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 5.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 34.3 C, max wind 8.3 m/s. Precip around 10.0 mm. Solar peaks near 635 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
5.9 m/s N (8 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
10.01 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 | 24.3 | 5.9 | 8 | 79 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 4.4 | 201 | 78 | 1,012.3 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 3.6 | 230 | 82 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.3 | 2.2 | 195 | 40 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 634.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 8.3 | 32 | 87 | 1,012.0 | 10.01 / 10.01 | 100 | 348.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 1.8 | 314 | 66 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.78 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 3.0 | 205 | 74 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 6.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.7 | 2.1 | 202 | 39 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 685.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.1 | 2.7 | 151 | 48 | 1,007.9 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 37 | 435.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.6 | 3.4 | 182 | 57 | 1,010.3 | 13.62 / 13.74 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 3.2 | 216 | 79 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 6.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.3 | 2.5 | 229 | 39 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 689.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.0 | 10.7 | 93 | 86 | 1,012.2 | 3.07 / 3.07 | 100 | 399.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gamawa?
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 5.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 34.3 C, max wind 8.3 m/s. Precip around 10.0 mm. Solar peaks near 635 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 10.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gamawa today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Gamawa?
Local time is 05:40. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gamawa?
Gamawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gamawa?
DEM 422 m.
Where is Gamawa located?
It is at 11.74250, 11.12430 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gamawa in?
It is in Nigeria.