Location & Surroundings
Gwachife is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 273 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Suleja, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is 52 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 36 km away.
Also known as: Gwachipe
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° 15' 59" N, 7° 4' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 273 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 113 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:22
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Gwachife
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwachife, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 33.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 653 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s W (255 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
43 %
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 | 26.6 | 0.8 | 255 | 60 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 1.4 | 45 | 63 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 1.8 | 56 | 53 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.5 | 1.6 | 182 | 31 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 653.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.9 | 0.6 | 250 | 53 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 424.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 1.2 | 104 | 63 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 0.9 | 93 | 73 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.3 | 1.8 | 204 | 43 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 644.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.0 | 1.1 | 227 | 57 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 417.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 1.2 | 165 | 78 | 1,012.1 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 1.2 | 144 | 89 | 1,014.0 | 0.46 / 1.02 | 39 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.0 | 1.7 | 221 | 49 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 633.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.3 | 1.3 | 129 | 65 | 1,010.6 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 15 | 357.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwachife?
Now 26.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 33.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 653 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 Gwachife today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Gwachife?
Local time is 07:22. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gwachife?
Gwachife is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gwachife?
DEM 273 m.
Where is Gwachife located?
It is at 9.26651, 7.06892 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwachife in?
It is in Nigeria.