Location & Surroundings
Gamowa is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 506 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwatarkwashi, 11 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 360 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 17 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° 14' 21" N, 6° 50' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 506 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 581 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:43
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gamowa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gamowa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 37.1 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (76 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 25.2 | 3.1 | 76 | 18 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 3.3 | 105 | 19 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.1 | 4.9 | 81 | 9 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 595.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.9 | 3.4 | 95 | 14 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 388.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 3.4 | 90 | 17 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 3.4 | 113 | 21 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.2 | 5.0 | 97 | 10 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 612.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.9 | 3.6 | 79 | 16 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 397.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.3 | 2.5 | 146 | 20 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 2.9 | 117 | 23 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.3 | 3.9 | 138 | 13 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 605.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.6 | 4.1 | 96 | 16 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 390.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.5 | 2.4 | 105 | 19 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gamowa?
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 37.1 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 595 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 Gamowa today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Gamowa?
Local time is 10:43. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gamowa?
Gamowa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gamowa?
DEM 506 m.
Where is Gamowa located?
It is at 12.23918, 6.83695 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gamowa in?
It is in Nigeria.