Location & Surroundings
Gika is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 632 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Funtua, 28 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 300 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 73 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
11° 45' 26" N, 7° 13' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 632 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 133 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:27
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 33.7 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 W/m2.
Temperature
33.7 C
Wind
6.8 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
16 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 6.8 | 78 | 16 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 3.3 | 58 | 25 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 430.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 2.9 | 70 | 25 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.5 | 3.9 | 81 | 26 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 3.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.5 | 6.1 | 85 | 17 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 659.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.1 | 2.8 | 48 | 24 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 428.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 2.3 | 152 | 25 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.1 | 3.8 | 111 | 29 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 3.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.8 | 4.1 | 90 | 15 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 656.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 3.1 | 48 | 20 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 423.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 2.1 | 97 | 21 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 3.4 | 109 | 24 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 34.2 | 3.3 | 101 | 11 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 663.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gika?
Now 33.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 33.7 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 660 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 Gika today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Gika?
Local time is 20:27. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gika?
Gika is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gika?
DEM 632 m.
Where is Gika located?
It is at 11.75715, 7.22115 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gika in?
It is in Nigeria.