Location & Surroundings
Gaukai is a third-order administrative division in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 229 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Binji, 22 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 540 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 52 km away.
Overview
Gaukai is ward in Sokoto State, Nigeria.
It is located in Silame, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Silame
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
-
Coordinates
13° 5' 3" N, 4° 45' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 229 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:55
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Weather in Gaukai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gaukai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 36.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 449 W/m2.
Temperature
32.2 C
Wind
3.3 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 32.2 | 3.3 | 67 | 15 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.2 | 3.7 | 85 | 18 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 3.9 | 148 | 23 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.7 | 3.3 | 130 | 12 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 449.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.3 | 3.2 | 104 | 17 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 292.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.7 | 2.3 | 348 | 20 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 3.4 | 91 | 24 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.2 | 3.4 | 110 | 13 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 562.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.2 | 3.3 | 51 | 15 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 388.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 3.7 | 85 | 19 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 4.0 | 93 | 23 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.9 | 3.7 | 104 | 11 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 565.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.9 | 4.5 | 67 | 13 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 391.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gaukai?
Now 32.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 36.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 449 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 Gaukai today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Gaukai?
Local time is 03:55. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gaukai?
Gaukai is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Gaukai?
DEM 229 m.
Where is Gaukai located?
It is at 13.08424, 4.76301 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gaukai in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry