Location & Surroundings
Gwangwan is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 518 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwarzo, 31 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 340 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 37 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° 2' 53" N, 8° 11' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 518 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,694 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:44
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gwangwan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwangwan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 31.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
3.4 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
48 %
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 | 21.8 | 3.4 | 31 | 23 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.8 | 3.3 | 78 | 28 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.2 | 3.9 | 83 | 13 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 613.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 3.8 | 39 | 16 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 378.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 3.9 | 37 | 18 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.2 | 3.4 | 82 | 17 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.1 | 4.9 | 77 | 9 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 624.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 3.8 | 39 | 15 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 385.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.4 | 3.8 | 32 | 15 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 3.1 | 70 | 15 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.2 | 5.2 | 77 | 9 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 610.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 3.5 | 42 | 15 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 377.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.2 | 3.6 | 37 | 15 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwangwan?
Now 21.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 31.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 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 Gwangwan today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Gwangwan?
Local time is 10:44. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gwangwan?
Gwangwan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gwangwan?
DEM 518 m.
Where is Gwangwan located?
It is at 12.04795, 8.18436 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwangwan in?
It is in Nigeria.