Location & Surroundings
Gunka is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 536 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Akwanga, 24 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 105 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 74 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
9° 7' 44" N, 8° 26' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 536 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 23 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:45
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gunka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gunka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 642 W/m2.
Temperature
34.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (257 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,010.6 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 | 34.9 | 1.7 | 257 | 30 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 1.7 | 153 | 56 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 401.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 0.4 | 56 | 68 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 1.1 | 12 | 76 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.4 | 2.0 | 249 | 36 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 642.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.5 | 1.7 | 159 | 59 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 391.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 1.1 | 20 | 74 | 1,012.1 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 0.7 | 330 | 78 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 35.0 | 2.1 | 253 | 38 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 624.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 1.7 | 159 | 65 | 1,009.8 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 6 | 381.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 1.1 | 341 | 77 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 0.9 | 352 | 82 | 1,012.2 | 0.44 / 0.49 | 100 | 3.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 35.4 | 2.7 | 196 | 33 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 614.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gunka?
Now 34.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 34.9 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 642 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 Gunka today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Gunka?
Local time is 21:45. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gunka?
Gunka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gunka?
DEM 536 m.
Where is Gunka located?
It is at 9.12898, 8.43439 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gunka in?
It is in Nigeria.