Location & Surroundings
Gingir is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 502 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Akwanga, 16 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is 99 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 83 km away.
Also known as: Gwgir
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° 3' 23" N, 8° 23' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 502 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 258 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:46
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gingir
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gingir, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
0.3 m/s W (268 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 26.0 | 0.3 | 268 | 56 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 1.4 | 352 | 63 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 0.5 | 355 | 64 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.9 | 2.7 | 149 | 32 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 634.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 0.6 | 225 | 59 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 383.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 1.6 | 344 | 65 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 1.0 | 344 | 65 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.7 | 1.3 | 227 | 35 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 649.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.9 | 1.4 | 167 | 68 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 405.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 0.6 | 310 | 81 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.6 | 0.8 | 308 | 87 | 1,013.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 95 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.7 | 1.8 | 239 | 53 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 497.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.8 | 0.6 | 136 | 71 | 1,011.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 27 | 301.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gingir?
Now 26.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 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 Gingir today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Gingir?
Local time is 04:46. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gingir?
Gingir is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gingir?
DEM 502 m.
Where is Gingir located?
It is at 9.05640, 8.39549 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gingir in?
It is in Nigeria.