Location & Surroundings
Gota is a settlement in Kogi State, Nigeria, at 367 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ankpa, 13 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 170 km to the north. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 105 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
7° 31' 4" N, 7° 39' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 367 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,769 p/km²
- Built-up 20.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:29
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Weather in Gota
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gota, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 33.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 667 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (231 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
12 %
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 | 22.9 | 1.7 | 231 | 93 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.5 | 1.0 | 39 | 46 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 666.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 0.9 | 135 | 65 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 426.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 2.3 | 223 | 81 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 2.2 | 226 | 94 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.2 | 1.4 | 200 | 49 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 630.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 2.6 | 188 | 89 | 1,012.0 | 2.61 / 2.61 | 70 | 378.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 3.8 | 221 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.2 | 3.1 | 216 | 93 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.3 | 2.2 | 234 | 61 | 1,011.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 84 | 485.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 2.8 | 208 | 88 | 1,011.8 | 0.93 / 0.99 | 8 | 244.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 3.9 | 229 | 92 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.2 | 2.9 | 222 | 92 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 3.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gota?
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 33.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 667 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 Gota today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Gota?
Local time is 15:29. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gota?
Gota is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gota?
DEM 367 m.
Where is Gota located?
It is at 7.51779, 7.66083 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gota in?
It is in Nigeria.