Location & Surroundings
Gidel is a settlement in Adamawa, Nigeria, at 539 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gombi, 25 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 610 km to the west. The nearest airport is Garoua 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
10° 16' 33" N, 12° 56' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 539 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:16
- Sunrise 05:55
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gidel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gidel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 36.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 717 W/m2.
Temperature
28.0 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (41 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,009.7 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 | 28.0 | 1.4 | 41 | 36 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 1.3 | 344 | 39 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 1.3 | 49 | 44 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 10.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.2 | 1.8 | 35 | 20 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 717.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.6 | 1.0 | 65 | 31 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 380.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 0.7 | 281 | 36 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 0.5 | 281 | 41 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 10.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.7 | 1.8 | 135 | 24 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 708.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.4 | 1.6 | 89 | 34 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 319.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 1.0 | 162 | 39 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 1.3 | 214 | 67 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 10.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.6 | 1.5 | 86 | 28 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 698.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.7 | 1.5 | 135 | 39 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 332.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gidel?
Now 28.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 36.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 717 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 Gidel today?
Sunrise around 05:55 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Gidel?
Local time is 06:16. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gidel?
Gidel is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gidel?
DEM 539 m.
Where is Gidel located?
It is at 10.27574, 12.93980 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gidel in?
It is in Nigeria.