Location & Surroundings
Gwalam is a settlement in Borno State, Nigeria, at 559 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shaffa, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 555 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, about 135 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
10° 27' 21" N, 12° 21' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 559 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:40
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gwalam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwalam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 38.7 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
1.2 m/s N (23 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,011.0 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 | 24.6 | 1.2 | 23 | 20 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 38.7 | 3.3 | 65 | 9 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 626.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.8 | 1.3 | 353 | 16 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 333.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 1.5 | 1 | 17 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 1.1 | 328 | 20 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 7.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.9 | 2.4 | 109 | 10 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 628.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.5 | 1.6 | 313 | 17 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 312.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 1.4 | 343 | 19 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.8 | 1.1 | 297 | 22 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.4 | 1.8 | 44 | 11 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 583.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 1.8 | 262 | 19 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 331.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 1.0 | 310 | 20 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.0 | 1.6 | 282 | 49 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 7.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwalam?
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 38.7 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 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 Gwalam today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Gwalam?
Local time is 18:40. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gwalam?
Gwalam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gwalam?
DEM 559 m.
Where is Gwalam located?
It is at 10.45586, 12.35558 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwalam in?
It is in Nigeria.