Location & Surroundings
Gara is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 105 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bida, 18 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 155 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bida, 15 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
9° 13' 23" N, 6° 4' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 105 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 550 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:07
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 531 W/m2.
Temperature
32.6 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SE (123 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
62 %
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 | 1.1 | 123 | 57 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 2.7 | 162 | 87 | 1,012.1 | 0.76 / 0.76 | 58 | 431.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 1.4 | 180 | 93 | 1,012.5 | 0.08 / 0.84 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 1.0 | 185 | 92 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.8 | 0.6 | 295 | 60 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 531.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.5 | 0.8 | 156 | 81 | 1,010.7 | 2.26 / 2.26 | 98 | 391.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 2.1 | 163 | 90 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 1.8 | 162 | 95 | 1,013.5 | 1.23 / 1.24 | 86 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.9 | 1.7 | 231 | 61 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 50 | 558.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 1.5 | 269 | 82 | 1,010.6 | 1.84 / 1.86 | 30 | 415.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 1.9 | 202 | 90 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 1.6 | 167 | 95 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 98 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.1 | 0.5 | 243 | 63 | 1,011.1 | 0.03 / 0.06 | 100 | 501.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gara?
Now 32.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 531 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 Gara today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Gara?
Local time is 21:07. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gara?
Gara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gara?
DEM 105 m.
Where is Gara located?
It is at 9.22293, 6.08168 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gara in?
It is in Nigeria.