Location & Surroundings
Gora is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 478 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwatarkwashi, 11 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 355 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 24 km away.
Also known as: Unguwar Wake · Unguwar Gora
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° 10' 43" N, 6° 55' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 478 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 350 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:47
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gora
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gora, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 33.9 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 W/m2.
Temperature
30.4 C
Wind
3.0 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,009.7 hPa
Clouds
14 %
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 | 30.4 | 3.0 | 95 | 35 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 2.0 | 186 | 45 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 2.8 | 211 | 82 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.9 | 1.5 | 25 | 37 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 622.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.6 | 1.6 | 60 | 38 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 435.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 3.4 | 205 | 59 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 2.0 | 215 | 81 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.5 | 1.4 | 335 | 38 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 635.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.0 | 2.2 | 59 | 33 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 424.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 3.1 | 217 | 44 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 3.2 | 228 | 81 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.9 | 1.7 | 271 | 38 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 642.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.8 | 3.8 | 250 | 44 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 432.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gora?
Now 30.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 33.9 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 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 Gora today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Gora?
Local time is 01:47. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gora?
Gora is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gora?
DEM 478 m.
Where is Gora located?
It is at 12.17865, 6.92007 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gora in?
It is in Nigeria.