Location & Surroundings
Gamsarka is a third-order administrative division in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 366 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kafin Hausa, 10 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 445 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, about 150 km away.
Overview
Gamsarka is ward in Jigawa State, Nigeria.
It is located in Auyo, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Auyo
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 18' 46" N, 9° 51' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 366 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:40
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Weather in Gamsarka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gamsarka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.2 to 35.0 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 W/m2.
Temperature
32.3 C
Wind
4.2 m/s SW (204 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,009.3 hPa
Clouds
45 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 32.3 | 4.2 | 204 | 44 | 1,009.3 | - / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 5.4 | 214 | 62 | 1,012.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 4.1 | 229 | 72 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.0 | 4.5 | 264 | 41 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 589.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.6 | 4.5 | 174 | 48 | 1,007.7 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 77 | 354.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 7.0 | 253 | 77 | 1,010.9 | 13.36 / 13.39 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 2.8 | 207 | 76 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.5 | 2.4 | 236 | 38 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 660.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.1 | 1.2 | 273 | 45 | 1,008.6 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 31 | 442.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 4.0 | 244 | 74 | 1,010.9 | 1.42 / 1.52 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 2.8 | 253 | 79 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.75 | 5 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.7 | 2.4 | 303 | 44 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 671.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.3 | 4.6 | 182 | 83 | 1,011.7 | 2.35 / 2.35 | 100 | 378.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gamsarka?
Now 32.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.2 to 35.0 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 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 Gamsarka today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Gamsarka?
Local time is 05:40. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gamsarka?
Gamsarka is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gamsarka?
DEM 366 m.
Where is Gamsarka located?
It is at 12.31283, 9.85911 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gamsarka in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry