Location & Surroundings
Goriba is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 479 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dan Sadau, 22 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 250 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kaduna, 95 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° 6' 22" N, 6° 33' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 479 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 14 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:12
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Nearby
Weather in Goriba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Goriba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 35.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 W/m2.
Temperature
27.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (99 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 27.7 | 1.2 | 99 | 40 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 1.6 | 141 | 48 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 0.8 | 139 | 61 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.2 | 2.4 | 94 | 26 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 617.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.5 | 1.4 | 72 | 34 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 410.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 2.0 | 77 | 38 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 1.7 | 110 | 42 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.1 | 4.2 | 91 | 19 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 634.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.5 | 1.4 | 71 | 33 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 421.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 1.7 | 77 | 36 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 2.1 | 116 | 45 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.2 | 4.2 | 90 | 16 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 646.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.0 | 1.6 | 129 | 33 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 428.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Goriba?
Now 27.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 35.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 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 Goriba today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Goriba?
Local time is 01:12. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Goriba?
Goriba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Goriba?
DEM 479 m.
Where is Goriba located?
It is at 11.10605, 6.55529 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Goriba in?
It is in Nigeria.