Location & Surroundings
Jigawa is a settlement in Bauchi, Nigeria, at 496 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Samamiya, 34 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 310 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, 81 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° 8' 0" N, 9° 25' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 496 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 763 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:07
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Jigawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jigawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 33.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 597 W/m2.
Temperature
30.0 C
Wind
1.6 m/s NW (299 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,010.4 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 | 30.0 | 1.6 | 299 | 54 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 2.1 | 241 | 69 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 237.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 1.3 | 226 | 79 | 1,010.9 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 1.9 | 191 | 82 | 1,012.1 | 0.92 / 1.33 | 72 | 2.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.4 | 1.0 | 339 | 45 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 597.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 4.8 | 274 | 89 | 1,010.2 | 6.37 / 6.37 | 100 | 331.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 2.4 | 254 | 93 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 6.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 1.6 | 231 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.3 | 1.9 | 168 | 60 | 1,010.5 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 98 | 283.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 1.5 | 92 | 80 | 1,010.4 | 1.40 / 1.49 | 48 | 100.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 3.3 | 54 | 88 | 1,014.1 | 7.15 / 8.64 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 1.5 | 138 | 94 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 7.30 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.5 | 2.9 | 212 | 85 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 1.95 | 96 | 73.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jigawa?
Now 30.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 33.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 597 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 06:10 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Jigawa?
Local time is 23:07. 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 496 m.
Where is Jigawa located?
It is at 11.13333, 9.41667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jigawa in?
It is in Nigeria.