Location & Surroundings
Ganau is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 369 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kafin Hausa, 16 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 435 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, about 140 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° 17' 0" N, 9° 46' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 369 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,885 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:43
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Nearby
Weather in Ganau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ganau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 35.0 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
3.6 m/s W (253 deg)
Humidity
71 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 26.1 | 3.6 | 253 | 71 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.0 | 5.1 | 262 | 41 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 637.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.4 | 1.9 | 211 | 47 | 1,009.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 90 | 390.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 5.4 | 248 | 84 | 1,012.5 | 9.61 / 9.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 5.6 | 205 | 77 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.7 | 3.2 | 210 | 43 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 657.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.9 | 3.7 | 221 | 53 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 433.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.4 | 4.6 | 212 | 70 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.9 | 3.6 | 234 | 82 | 1,012.9 | 1.69 / 1.69 | 27 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.9 | 2.6 | 271 | 45 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 645.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 12.5 | 131 | 91 | 1,012.2 | 7.95 / 7.95 | 100 | 351.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 2.9 | 192 | 82 | 1,015.5 | 5.45 / 13.40 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.8 | 2.0 | 228 | 78 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 72 | 3.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ganau?
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 35.0 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 638 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 Ganau today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Ganau?
Local time is 17:43. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ganau?
Ganau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ganau?
DEM 369 m.
Where is Ganau located?
It is at 12.28333, 9.76940 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ganau in?
It is in Nigeria.