Location & Surroundings
Kwa is a third-order administrative division in Kano State, Nigeria, at 487 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kano, 22 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 360 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 19 km away.
Overview
Kwa is ward in Kano State, Nigeria.
It is located in Dawakin Tofa, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Dawakin Tofa
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 9' 4" N, 8° 23' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 487 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 132 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:12
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Places in Kwa
Weather in Kwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 32.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 560 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
3.9 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 21.9 | 3.9 | 83 | 94 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 3.9 | 204 | 78 | 1,011.8 | 2.04 / 2.04 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.2 | 3.2 | 186 | 44 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 560.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 3.5 | 234 | 62 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 434.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 3.2 | 243 | 75 | 1,012.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 3.6 | 231 | 85 | 1,013.0 | 0.05 / 0.07 | 6 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.2 | 2.0 | 244 | 46 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 660.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 1.0 | 70 | 50 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 443.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.3 | 3.9 | 213 | 84 | 1,013.1 | 8.34 / 8.34 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 0.8 | 177 | 82 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.9 | 3.6 | 148 | 52 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 523.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.1 | 1.7 | 16 | 63 | 1,011.0 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 90 | 286.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.8 | 2.4 | 238 | 87 | 1,012.9 | 7.83 / 7.91 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kwa?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 32.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 560 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 Kwa today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Kwa?
Local time is 10:12. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kwa?
Kwa is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kwa?
DEM 487 m.
Where is Kwa located?
It is at 12.15118, 8.39007 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwa in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry