Location & Surroundings
Kuwa is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 350 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Koton-Karfe, 37 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 110 km to the north. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 97 km away.
Also known as: Shikokwa · Shikwokwa
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° 8' 54" N, 7° 7' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 350 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:23
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Kuwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kuwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 33.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.
Temperature
28.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (119 deg)
Humidity
60 %
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 | 28.4 | 1.2 | 119 | 60 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 0.7 | 239 | 75 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 0.8 | 194 | 87 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.9 | 0.6 | 239 | 49 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 602.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.4 | 1.0 | 208 | 71 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 304.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 0.3 | 13 | 73 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 0.4 | 226 | 80 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.0 | 1.0 | 175 | 41 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 645.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.6 | 0.6 | 138 | 55 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 412.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 0.4 | 178 | 69 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 0.9 | 158 | 85 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.4 | 1.9 | 203 | 52 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 625.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.1 | 0.8 | 191 | 62 | 1,009.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 62 | 405.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kuwa?
Now 28.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 33.9 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 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 Kuwa today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Kuwa?
Local time is 06:23. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kuwa?
Kuwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kuwa?
DEM 350 m.
Where is Kuwa located?
It is at 8.14831, 7.13142 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kuwa in?
It is in Nigeria.