Location & Surroundings
Gassima is a settlement in Yobe State, Nigeria, at 338 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gashua, 7 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 570 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Maine-Soroa Airport, about 115 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° 53' 40" N, 10° 58' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 338 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:36
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Nearby
Weather in Gassima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gassima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.7 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.3 to 38.7 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 W/m2.
Temperature
33.7 C
Wind
4.2 m/s NE (28 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 33.7 | 4.2 | 28 | 14 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.0 | 5.0 | 32 | 17 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.3 | 3.0 | 66 | 20 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 6.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.7 | 7.9 | 85 | 12 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 686.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.2 | 4.2 | 60 | 15 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 390.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.6 | 3.8 | 35 | 18 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 2.7 | 63 | 23 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 6.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 39.0 | 5.6 | 60 | 12 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 669.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.7 | 4.2 | 74 | 18 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 347.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.3 | 3.9 | 37 | 21 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.1 | 3.6 | 42 | 26 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.0 | 3.6 | 57 | 14 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 674.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 34.1 | 2.3 | 35 | 17 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 381.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gassima?
Now 33.7 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.3 to 38.7 C, max wind 7.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 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 Gassima today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Gassima?
Local time is 01:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gassima?
Gassima is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gassima?
DEM 338 m.
Where is Gassima located?
It is at 12.89440, 10.98030 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gassima in?
It is in Nigeria.