Location & Surroundings
Jigawa is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 584 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwarzo, 4 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 325 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 65 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° 57' 4" N, 7° 56' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 584 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 711 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:55
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Jigawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jigawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 34.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 W/m2.
Temperature
26.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (190 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,010.9 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 | 26.2 | 1.0 | 190 | 54 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 2.9 | 284 | 56 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.7 | 4.1 | 54 | 28 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 607.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.1 | 1.4 | 65 | 42 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 396.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 3.8 | 218 | 67 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 3.5 | 230 | 80 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.9 | 1.0 | 256 | 44 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 568.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.5 | 1.7 | 326 | 47 | 1,008.5 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 263.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.2 | 3.8 | 150 | 83 | 1,012.4 | 2.65 / 2.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 1.0 | 73 | 73 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 47 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.3 | 3.0 | 67 | 34 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 645.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.2 | 2.4 | 87 | 41 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 423.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.2 | 4.1 | 230 | 57 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 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 Jigawa?
Now 26.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 34.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 607 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 Jigawa today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Jigawa?
Local time is 10:55. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Jigawa?
Jigawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jigawa?
DEM 584 m.
Where is Jigawa located?
It is at 11.95100, 7.93842 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jigawa in?
It is in Nigeria.