Location & Surroundings
Jerkam is a settlement in Gombe State, Nigeria, at 509 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dukku, 15 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 420 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, 56 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
10° 48' 7" N, 10° 54' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 509 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,002 p/km²
- Built-up 9.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:03
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Weather in Jerkam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jerkam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 37.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 W/m2.
Temperature
25.5 C
Wind
3.2 m/s NE (58 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
69 %
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 | 25.5 | 3.2 | 58 | 17 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 0.2 | 213 | 22 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.5 | 3.8 | 65 | 9 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 628.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.3 | 1.2 | 7 | 16 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 316.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 1.0 | 167 | 18 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 1.8 | 48 | 19 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 5.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.4 | 4.9 | 73 | 10 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 605.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.8 | 1.1 | 284 | 18 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 237.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.6 | 0.9 | 26 | 19 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 0.7 | 58 | 24 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.2 | 4.0 | 55 | 10 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 633.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 0.8 | 305 | 16 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 335.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.0 | 2.4 | 176 | 28 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jerkam?
Now 25.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 37.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 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 Jerkam today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Jerkam?
Local time is 11:03. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Jerkam?
Jerkam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jerkam?
DEM 509 m.
Where is Jerkam located?
It is at 10.80185, 10.90730 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jerkam in?
It is in Nigeria.