Location & Surroundings
Gwaktok is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 684 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pankshin, 14 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 230 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 85 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° 17' 29" N, 9° 33' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 684 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 471 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:19
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gwaktok
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwaktok, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 482 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SE (147 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 21.6 | 1.8 | 147 | 93 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 1.7 | 344 | 80 | 1,013.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 0.5 | 242 | 84 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 2.1 | 143 | 56 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 482.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 0.8 | 167 | 77 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 469.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 1.5 | 274 | 81 | 1,013.1 | 0.64 / 0.64 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 2.2 | 237 | 92 | 1,014.6 | 0.70 / 1.34 | 40 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.2 | 2.9 | 183 | 60 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 9 | 673.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.4 | 2.4 | 208 | 89 | 1,011.4 | 0.09 / 0.13 | 6 | 467.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 1.5 | 287 | 93 | 1,013.9 | 0.60 / 0.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 1.0 | 240 | 90 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.61 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.0 | 2.7 | 192 | 63 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 562.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.9 | 2.4 | 194 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 1.51 / 1.55 | 100 | 398.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwaktok?
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 482 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 Gwaktok today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Gwaktok?
Local time is 01:19. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gwaktok?
Gwaktok is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gwaktok?
DEM 684 m.
Where is Gwaktok located?
It is at 9.29148, 9.55615 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwaktok in?
It is in Nigeria.