Location & Surroundings
Gwanki is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 670 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dan Gora, 25 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 260 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 44 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
11° 20' 31" N, 8° 1' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 670 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,513 p/km²
- Built-up 7.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:14
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gwanki
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwanki, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 29.4 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 556 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
2.1 m/s W (255 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.77 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 | 21.4 | 2.1 | 255 | 93 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.4 | 1.9 | 243 | 56 | 1,012.3 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 77 | 556.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.3 | 1.5 | 183 | 63 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 383.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.9 | 6.6 | 77 | 92 | 1,015.1 | 5.57 / 5.57 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 2.0 | 175 | 79 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.77 | 48 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.2 | 2.0 | 132 | 45 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 585.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.0 | 2.0 | 153 | 59 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 440.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 3.5 | 210 | 79 | 1,012.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.0 | 4.8 | 215 | 91 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.6 | 1.8 | 191 | 49 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 664.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 5.7 | 241 | 81 | 1,011.0 | 2.40 / 2.40 | 100 | 352.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 3.1 | 168 | 93 | 1,013.9 | 4.33 / 6.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.6 | 4.0 | 210 | 90 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 4.20 | 92 | 1.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwanki?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 29.4 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 556 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gwanki today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Gwanki?
Local time is 14:14. 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 670 m.
Where is Gwanki located?
It is at 11.34193, 8.03042 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwanki in?
It is in Nigeria.