Location & Surroundings
Gontai is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 471 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kazaure, 12 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 420 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 80 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
12° 44' 50" N, 8° 22' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 471 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,933 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:01
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Gontai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gontai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 35.7 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
4.1 m/s W (277 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
16 %
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 | 26.9 | 4.1 | 277 | 61 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.7 | 3.5 | 284 | 35 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 656.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.4 | 3.6 | 270 | 35 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 453.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.8 | 5.5 | 231 | 61 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.4 | 5.0 | 230 | 60 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.3 | 5.6 | 264 | 49 | 1,012.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 514.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.7 | 5.5 | 218 | 59 | 1,010.4 | 0.32 / 0.35 | 100 | 292.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 6.0 | 224 | 74 | 1,010.8 | 0.82 / 1.18 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.3 | 3.5 | 228 | 76 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 95 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.8 | 5.3 | 272 | 41 | 1,009.5 | 0.28 / 0.53 | 90 | 648.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.9 | 2.0 | 256 | 67 | 1,006.1 | 7.63 / 8.15 | 98 | 348.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 3.5 | 324 | 67 | 1,010.8 | 41.47 / 49.63 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.7 | 4.1 | 279 | 72 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gontai?
Now 26.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 35.7 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 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 Gontai today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Gontai?
Local time is 17:01. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gontai?
Gontai is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gontai?
DEM 471 m.
Where is Gontai located?
It is at 12.74731, 8.37123 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gontai in?
It is in Nigeria.