Location & Surroundings
Gwanki is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 464 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mashi, 14 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 440 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 17 km away.
Also known as: Kurabo
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° 59' 38" N, 7° 49' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 464 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 53 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:47
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Gwanki
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwanki, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.1 to 36.5 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 570 W/m2.
Temperature
30.6 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (46 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,010.6 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 | 30.6 | 2.0 | 46 | 35 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 3.0 | 68 | 32 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.5 | 5.9 | 73 | 20 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 570.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.5 | 3.6 | 136 | 27 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 391.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.7 | 1.9 | 350 | 33 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.6 | 3.5 | 262 | 59 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.3 | 2.3 | 168 | 34 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 532.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.2 | 1.3 | 144 | 36 | 1,008.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 26 | 374.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.3 | 2.6 | 208 | 44 | 1,009.8 | 0.07 / 0.08 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 3.0 | 280 | 67 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 44 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.4 | 3.4 | 67 | 24 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 645.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.1 | 3.7 | 100 | 27 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 427.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 30.7 | 1.5 | 109 | 29 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwanki?
Now 30.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.1 to 36.5 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 570 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 Gwanki today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Gwanki?
Local time is 06:47. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gwanki?
Gwanki is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gwanki?
DEM 464 m.
Where is Gwanki located?
It is at 12.99395, 7.81848 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwanki in?
It is in Nigeria.