Location & Surroundings
Giwa is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 680 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Danja, 14 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 250 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 33 km away.
Basic Data
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 18' 56" N, 7° 26' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 680 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 350 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:51
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Nearby
Weather in Giwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Giwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 630 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
2.3 m/s N (12 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 22.9 | 2.3 | 12 | 26 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 2.2 | 60 | 32 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.9 | 3.7 | 68 | 17 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 630.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 2.2 | 22 | 28 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 380.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 2.0 | 54 | 25 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 2.4 | 80 | 35 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.8 | 4.9 | 83 | 18 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 646.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 1.4 | 95 | 28 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 413.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.2 | 2.8 | 165 | 31 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 0.6 | 154 | 41 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.4 | 4.5 | 73 | 15 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 649.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 2.0 | 29 | 23 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 411.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.7 | 1.3 | 106 | 20 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Giwa?
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 630 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 06:20 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Giwa?
Local time is 10:51. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Giwa?
Giwa is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Giwa?
DEM 680 m.
Where is Giwa located?
It is at 11.31568, 7.44957 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Giwa in?
It is in Nigeria.