Location & Surroundings
Kaugama is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 366 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gagarawa, 24 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 450 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, about 140 km away.
Basic Data
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 28' 28" N, 9° 44' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 366 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8,457 p/km²
- Built-up 21.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:19
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Weather in Kaugama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaugama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 38.5 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 633 W/m2.
Temperature
37.1 C
Wind
3.5 m/s E (73 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 37.1 | 3.5 | 73 | 13 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.7 | 1.7 | 23 | 20 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 374.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.5 | 3.0 | 37 | 23 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 2.4 | 24 | 25 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.5 | 4.6 | 73 | 14 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 632.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.8 | 2.9 | 55 | 20 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 364.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.9 | 3.4 | 70 | 19 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.9 | 3.8 | 90 | 21 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 39.3 | 5.2 | 94 | 10 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 636.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.2 | 3.1 | 48 | 16 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 368.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.9 | 3.4 | 47 | 20 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 1.8 | 124 | 22 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 40.1 | 4.7 | 68 | 9 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 619.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaugama?
Now 37.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 38.5 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 633 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 Kaugama today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Kaugama?
Local time is 23:19. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kaugama?
Kaugama is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kaugama?
DEM 366 m.
Where is Kaugama located?
It is at 12.47431, 9.73671 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaugama in?
It is in Nigeria.