Location & Surroundings
Gambu is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 296 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tambuwal, 25 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 475 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport, 54 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
12° 27' 12" N, 4° 52' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 296 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 453 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:37
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gambu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gambu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 34.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 W/m2.
Temperature
32.6 C
Wind
2.6 m/s W (263 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
86 %
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 | 32.6 | 2.6 | 263 | 50 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.5 | 2.5 | 274 | 54 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 265.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 3.5 | 324 | 82 | 1,011.9 | 1.39 / 1.39 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 1.1 | 209 | 81 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 99 | 1.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.7 | 1.6 | 357 | 36 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 603.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.4 | 3.6 | 186 | 48 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 449.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.9 | 3.3 | 155 | 66 | 1,011.2 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 3.1 | 113 | 77 | 1,012.5 | 1.23 / 1.36 | 90 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.8 | 4.6 | 181 | 47 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 97 | 530.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 4.3 | 183 | 67 | 1,010.2 | 0.21 / 0.28 | 100 | 244.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 2.8 | 218 | 79 | 1,011.6 | 0.53 / 0.81 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 1.7 | 209 | 85 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.7 | 0.9 | 264 | 50 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 98 | 525.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gambu?
Now 32.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 34.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 604 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 Gambu today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Gambu?
Local time is 22:37. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gambu?
Gambu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gambu?
DEM 296 m.
Where is Gambu located?
It is at 12.45332, 4.86837 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gambu in?
It is in Nigeria.