Location & Surroundings
Gambuwa is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 248 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwandu, 32 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 495 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 45 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° 40' 56" N, 4° 52' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 248 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:05
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gambuwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gambuwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 38.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 608 W/m2.
Temperature
31.4 C
Wind
3.2 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 31.4 | 3.2 | 93 | 17 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.4 | 4.1 | 66 | 19 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 4.4 | 84 | 21 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.4 | 4.0 | 63 | 9 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 607.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.2 | 2.3 | 64 | 13 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 420.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.7 | 3.5 | 67 | 16 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 2.9 | 109 | 21 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.9 | 2.8 | 129 | 11 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 609.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.4 | 0.7 | 278 | 16 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 388.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 2.5 | 302 | 22 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 0.4 | 1 | 27 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.6 | 0.9 | 228 | 11 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 596.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.4 | 2.1 | 120 | 14 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 417.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gambuwa?
Now 31.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 38.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 608 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 Gambuwa today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Gambuwa?
Local time is 02:05. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gambuwa?
Gambuwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gambuwa?
DEM 248 m.
Where is Gambuwa located?
It is at 12.68210, 4.86829 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gambuwa in?
It is in Nigeria.