Location & Surroundings
Gwau is a settlement in FCT, Nigeria, at 333 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kuje, 13 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is 27 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 18 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
8° 51' 48" N, 7° 20' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 333 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 100 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:36
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gwau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gwau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 25.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 259 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SE (145 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.07 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 | 22.2 | 0.8 | 145 | 96 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 0.6 | 207 | 83 | 1,013.2 | 1.59 / 1.59 | 100 | 219.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 0.8 | 137 | 92 | 1,012.5 | 1.80 / 3.38 | 100 | 258.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 1.4 | 141 | 98 | 1,014.0 | 1.92 / 5.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 0.8 | 180 | 97 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 1.07 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.3 | 1.1 | 243 | 74 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 92 | 438.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 0.8 | 266 | 90 | 1,011.6 | 1.88 / 2.08 | 95 | 332.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 0.1 | 103 | 95 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.7 | 0.5 | 197 | 97 | 1,013.8 | 4.56 / 4.77 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 2.1 | 219 | 75 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 77 | 435.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 0.9 | 217 | 91 | 1,011.5 | 1.31 / 1.47 | 23 | 383.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.2 | 1.2 | 306 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 23.40 / 24.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.1 | 1.1 | 160 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gwau?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 25.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 259 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gwau today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Gwau?
Local time is 14:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gwau?
Gwau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gwau?
DEM 333 m.
Where is Gwau located?
It is at 8.86333, 7.34444 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gwau in?
It is in Nigeria.