Location & Surroundings
Gwado is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 490 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Akwanga, 28 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 105 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 71 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° 9' 35" N, 8° 26' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 490 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 463 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:59
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gwado
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwado, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 35.7 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 650 W/m2.
Temperature
35.2 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (213 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,009.6 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 | 35.2 | 1.8 | 213 | 34 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.4 | 1.6 | 150 | 57 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 363.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.3 | 1.6 | 347 | 65 | 1,010.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 1.0 | 34 | 62 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.7 | 2.7 | 163 | 26 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 649.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.0 | 0.9 | 158 | 51 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 400.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 0.6 | 312 | 69 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 0.5 | 305 | 85 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.1 | 2.1 | 229 | 36 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 575.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 1.8 | 185 | 80 | 1,010.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 96 | 376.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 0.6 | 321 | 94 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.4 | 1.2 | 336 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 3.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.5 | 2.1 | 272 | 33 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 601.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwado?
Now 35.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 35.7 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 650 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 Gwado today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Gwado?
Local time is 19:59. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gwado?
Gwado is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gwado?
DEM 490 m.
Where is Gwado located?
It is at 9.15972, 8.43686 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwado in?
It is in Nigeria.