Location & Surroundings
Giya is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 382 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ringim, 23 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 410 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 81 km away.
Also known as: Kafin Giya
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
12° 21' 3" N, 9° 12' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 382 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 140 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:02
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Giya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Giya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 37.6 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 W/m2.
Temperature
37.6 C
Wind
5.9 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
9 %
Pressure
1,009.6 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 | 37.6 | 5.9 | 62 | 9 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.6 | 3.9 | 44 | 13 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 378.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 3.6 | 52 | 15 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 3.3 | 57 | 20 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 3.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.4 | 5.9 | 59 | 10 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 620.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.1 | 4.0 | 64 | 12 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 377.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 3.0 | 59 | 19 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 2.2 | 88 | 23 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 37.5 | 4.3 | 91 | 11 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 620.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.6 | 3.4 | 83 | 16 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 372.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 3.2 | 97 | 21 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 2.8 | 129 | 24 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 37.3 | 4.1 | 105 | 11 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 629.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Giya?
Now 37.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 37.6 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 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 Giya today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Giya?
Local time is 01:02. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Giya?
Giya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Giya?
DEM 382 m.
Where is Giya located?
It is at 12.35078, 9.20088 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Giya in?
It is in Nigeria.