Location & Surroundings
Jigilawa is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 520 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jikamshi, 34 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 355 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 50 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
12° 11' 28" N, 8° 5' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 520 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 212 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:51
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Jigilawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Jigilawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 34.4 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 599 W/m2.
Temperature
34.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,011.3 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 | 34.4 | 1.2 | 88 | 38 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.2 | 2.9 | 22 | 41 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 409.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 3.5 | 154 | 76 | 1,013.2 | 1.07 / 1.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 3.5 | 231 | 81 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.5 | 1.3 | 175 | 42 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 598.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.5 | 2.1 | 129 | 49 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 444.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 6.2 | 264 | 79 | 1,012.5 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 4.4 | 245 | 80 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.5 | 2.3 | 235 | 45 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 519.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.2 | 4.8 | 283 | 58 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 449.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 6.3 | 245 | 84 | 1,012.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 5.0 | 248 | 86 | 1,012.9 | 0.34 / 0.35 | 97 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.1 | 5.9 | 248 | 52 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 578.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Jigilawa?
Now 34.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 34.4 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 599 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 Jigilawa today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Jigilawa?
Local time is 20:51. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Jigilawa?
Jigilawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Jigilawa?
DEM 520 m.
Where is Jigilawa located?
It is at 12.19119, 8.08454 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Jigilawa in?
It is in Nigeria.