Location & Surroundings
Giwaye is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 673 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dan Gora, 26 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 265 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 42 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° 23' 0" N, 7° 58' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 673 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,251 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:00
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Giwaye
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Giwaye, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 32.9 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 608 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
2.9 m/s NE (36 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
21 %
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 | 23.9 | 2.9 | 36 | 29 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 3.5 | 70 | 34 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.9 | 6.5 | 77 | 17 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 608.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 2.0 | 77 | 24 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 343.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 2.6 | 16 | 25 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 3.3 | 71 | 26 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.1 | 6.1 | 77 | 17 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 590.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.0 | 2.1 | 93 | 26 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 382.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.6 | 1.2 | 329 | 29 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.3 | 1.8 | 99 | 36 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.4 | 4.6 | 74 | 16 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 615.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.4 | 1.5 | 86 | 23 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 373.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.3 | 2.6 | 209 | 26 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Giwaye?
Now 23.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 32.9 C, max wind 6.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 608 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 Giwaye today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Giwaye?
Local time is 09:00. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Giwaye?
Giwaye is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Giwaye?
DEM 673 m.
Where is Giwaye located?
It is at 11.38333, 7.96667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Giwaye in?
It is in Nigeria.