Location & Surroundings
Gwanda is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 417 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dambatta, 17 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 410 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 59 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
12° 34' 32" N, 8° 34' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 417 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,467 p/km²
- Built-up 8.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:23
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gwanda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwanda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 36.9 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 W/m2.
Temperature
36.8 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (55 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,009.4 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 36.8 | 2.1 | 55 | 18 | 1,009.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.2 | 3.4 | 73 | 18 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 419.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.9 | 3.5 | 112 | 20 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 0.8 | 170 | 41 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.9 | 5.4 | 91 | 13 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 664.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.6 | 2.0 | 84 | 18 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 398.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.2 | 2.9 | 60 | 19 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 2.8 | 108 | 25 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 4.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 36.7 | 4.6 | 93 | 13 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 665.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.0 | 2.6 | 73 | 18 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 415.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.2 | 1.5 | 85 | 23 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.4 | 2.5 | 85 | 28 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 4.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 37.2 | 4.1 | 97 | 13 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 665.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwanda?
Now 36.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.3 to 36.9 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 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 Gwanda today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Gwanda?
Local time is 23:23. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gwanda?
Gwanda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gwanda?
DEM 417 m.
Where is Gwanda located?
It is at 12.57565, 8.56888 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwanda in?
It is in Nigeria.