Location & Surroundings
Gawkai is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 234 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, 53 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
13° 5' 31" N, 4° 45' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 234 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,873 p/km²
- Built-up 9.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:27
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gawkai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gawkai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 38.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 W/m2.
Temperature
27.9 C
Wind
3.4 m/s SE (125 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 27.9 | 3.4 | 125 | 18 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 1.4 | 146 | 27 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.5 | 3.4 | 105 | 11 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 575.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.4 | 2.2 | 83 | 15 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 405.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.7 | 3.3 | 110 | 19 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 3.6 | 112 | 22 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.4 | 3.7 | 136 | 11 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 573.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.1 | 2.9 | 52 | 14 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 402.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.3 | 2.4 | 66 | 18 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 3.1 | 70 | 19 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 39.1 | 4.4 | 130 | 11 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 572.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.5 | 0.9 | 8 | 16 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 402.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.0 | 3.3 | 61 | 17 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gawkai?
Now 27.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 38.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 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 Gawkai today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Gawkai?
Local time is 08:27. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gawkai?
Gawkai is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gawkai?
DEM 234 m.
Where is Gawkai located?
It is at 13.09198, 4.75078 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gawkai in?
It is in Nigeria.