Location & Surroundings
Gumsa is a settlement in Yobe State, Nigeria, at 340 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dapchi, 33 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 610 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Maine-Soroa Airport, 77 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° 33' 42" N, 11° 47' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 340 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,530 p/km²
- Built-up 9.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:38
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Weather in Gumsa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gumsa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.0 C with overcast skies and a 4.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 29.3 to 39.8 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 692 W/m2.
Temperature
34.0 C
Wind
4.4 m/s SE (150 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 34.0 | 4.4 | 150 | 31 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.1 | 0.2 | 165 | 40 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.3 | 2.5 | 32 | 35 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 7.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 39.8 | 6.4 | 80 | 15 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 692.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.0 | 4.5 | 65 | 18 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 392.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.3 | 4.1 | 35 | 19 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.6 | 2.4 | 185 | 26 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 8.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 39.3 | 4.2 | 58 | 13 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 701.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 34.9 | 4.0 | 82 | 15 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 394.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.9 | 2.0 | 69 | 18 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.5 | 3.0 | 208 | 41 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 8.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.3 | 0.6 | 161 | 19 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 694.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 34.6 | 0.3 | 101 | 18 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 390.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gumsa?
Now 34.0 C with overcast skies and a 4.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 29.3 to 39.8 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 692 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 Gumsa today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Gumsa?
Local time is 05:38. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gumsa?
Gumsa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gumsa?
DEM 340 m.
Where is Gumsa located?
It is at 12.56166, 11.79944 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gumsa in?
It is in Nigeria.