Location & Surroundings
Giwa is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 229 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yelwa, 14 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 245 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, about 125 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
8° 55' 28" N, 9° 43' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 229 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 415 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:10
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Giwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Giwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 37.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 676 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (262 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 24.2 | 1.7 | 262 | 81 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.2 | 2.3 | 82 | 16 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 675.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 2.0 | 157 | 44 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 404.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 2.5 | 266 | 53 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 2.3 | 261 | 66 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.6 | 1.6 | 208 | 32 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 605.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.1 | 2.0 | 236 | 49 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 347.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 3.0 | 270 | 71 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.9 | 1.5 | 244 | 79 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.9 | 2.4 | 211 | 34 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 636.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.1 | 4.3 | 206 | 60 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 384.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 4.9 | 243 | 88 | 1,011.6 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.0 | 3.4 | 244 | 91 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 5.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Giwa?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 37.2 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 676 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 Giwa today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Giwa?
Local time is 16:10. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Giwa?
Giwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Giwa?
DEM 229 m.
Where is Giwa located?
It is at 8.92441, 9.72562 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Giwa in?
It is in Nigeria.