Location & Surroundings
Gierkun is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 145 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zungeru, 46 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 195 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bida, 58 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
9° 34' 45" N, 5° 48' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 145 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 704 p/km²
- Built-up 6.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:35
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Nearby
Weather in Gierkun
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gierkun, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 35.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 640 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (340 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,009.8 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 | 24.1 | 1.2 | 340 | 41 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 1.3 | 21 | 51 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.3 | 1.4 | 175 | 29 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 640.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 1.2 | 248 | 45 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 436.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.7 | 1.9 | 229 | 52 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 0.8 | 122 | 77 | 1,012.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 36 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.3 | 1.3 | 243 | 44 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 595.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.1 | 1.3 | 170 | 51 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 359.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.0 | 1.1 | 282 | 78 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 1.6 | 173 | 84 | 1,013.6 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 24 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.8 | 1.1 | 248 | 41 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 47 | 622.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.1 | 1.7 | 178 | 49 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 425.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.5 | 0.9 | 152 | 67 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gierkun?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 35.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 640 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 Gierkun today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Gierkun?
Local time is 07:35. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gierkun?
Gierkun is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gierkun?
DEM 145 m.
Where is Gierkun located?
It is at 9.57909, 5.80465 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gierkun in?
It is in Nigeria.