Location & Surroundings
Gamawa is a settlement in Yobe State, Nigeria, at 436 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Potiskum, 5 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 490 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, about 155 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° 40' 35" N, 11° 6' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 436 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 547 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:56
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Weather in Gamawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gamawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 36.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NE (40 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
59 %
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 | 24.2 | 2.8 | 40 | 22 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.1 | 3.1 | 33 | 11 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 661.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.4 | 1.5 | 356 | 18 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 376.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 3.0 | 49 | 21 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 2.8 | 82 | 24 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 6.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.6 | 3.7 | 30 | 12 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 679.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.8 | 1.8 | 44 | 17 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 378.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 3.1 | 95 | 22 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.5 | 2.9 | 48 | 30 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.9 | 2.8 | 63 | 15 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 595.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.0 | 0.8 | 327 | 20 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 330.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 1.9 | 0 | 25 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.5 | 1.9 | 52 | 28 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 6.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gamawa?
Now 24.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 36.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 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 Gamawa today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Gamawa?
Local time is 14:56. 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 436 m.
Where is Gamawa located?
It is at 11.67636, 11.10512 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gamawa in?
It is in Nigeria.