Location & Surroundings
Jigawa is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 147 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gassol, 26 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 335 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, about 175 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° 45' 24" N, 10° 31' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 147 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:22
- Sunrise 06:04
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 58 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 35.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 35.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 677 W/m2.
Temperature
35.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s NE (40 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
14 %
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 | 35.7 | 1.2 | 40 | 40 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.9 | 2.3 | 157 | 57 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 393.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 2.0 | 226 | 82 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 1.2 | 220 | 83 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 6.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.1 | 2.1 | 236 | 45 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 676.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.3 | 2.5 | 195 | 59 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 394.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 2.7 | 226 | 85 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 1.9 | 209 | 88 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 6.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 34.6 | 2.5 | 228 | 47 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 677.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.3 | 2.4 | 191 | 61 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 393.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 2.8 | 218 | 83 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 2.0 | 212 | 87 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.6 | 2.0 | 226 | 51 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 578.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jigawa?
Now 35.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 35.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 677 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 06:04 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Jigawa?
Local time is 00:22. 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 147 m.
Where is Jigawa located?
It is at 8.75679, 10.52373 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jigawa in?
It is in Nigeria.