Location & Surroundings
Garke is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 469 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kano, 25 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 370 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 19 km away.
Also known as: Gorrike
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° 12' 31" N, 8° 35' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 469 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,932 p/km²
- Built-up 10.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:50
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Garke
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Garke, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 37.4 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 2.1 | 32 | 27 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.4 | 5.3 | 65 | 12 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 627.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.3 | 2.2 | 72 | 21 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 380.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.2 | 2.8 | 37 | 27 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 1.8 | 163 | 32 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.1 | 5.4 | 90 | 12 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 625.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.0 | 2.8 | 55 | 17 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 380.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 3.0 | 69 | 21 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.8 | 2.7 | 116 | 22 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 38.7 | 5.6 | 75 | 10 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 632.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.7 | 4.1 | 39 | 15 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 383.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 3.3 | 47 | 15 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.7 | 1.8 | 95 | 18 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 3.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Garke?
Now 25.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 37.4 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 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 Garke today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Garke?
Local time is 14:50. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Garke?
Garke is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Garke?
DEM 469 m.
Where is Garke located?
It is at 12.20851, 8.59124 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Garke in?
It is in Nigeria.