Location & Surroundings
Gwamba is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 429 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zango, 22 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 445 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 97 km away.
Also known as: Gomba
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
12° 54' 44" N, 8° 37' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 429 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,557 p/km²
- Built-up 5.4%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:40
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gwamba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwamba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 37.7 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 W/m2.
Temperature
36.3 C
Wind
2.7 m/s E (90 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 36.3 | 2.7 | 90 | 11 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.0 | 1.0 | 115 | 20 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 386.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.0 | 3.2 | 348 | 20 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 2.7 | 66 | 23 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.7 | 5.3 | 71 | 12 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 621.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.5 | 3.4 | 47 | 19 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 375.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 2.4 | 77 | 23 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 3.5 | 79 | 23 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 38.4 | 5.4 | 104 | 11 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 620.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.4 | 2.7 | 90 | 16 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 375.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.3 | 3.2 | 52 | 21 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 2.9 | 99 | 22 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 38.3 | 4.8 | 94 | 10 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 622.3 | 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 Gwamba?
Now 36.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 37.7 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 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 Gwamba today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Gwamba?
Local time is 22:40. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gwamba?
Gwamba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gwamba?
DEM 429 m.
Where is Gwamba located?
It is at 12.91224, 8.63142 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwamba in?
It is in Nigeria.