Location & Surroundings
Kwala is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 229 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yelwa, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 230 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, about 125 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° 47' 0" N, 9° 34' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 229 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 378 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:36
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kwala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 29.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 340 W/m2.
Temperature
29.3 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (234 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 29.3 | 2.1 | 234 | 66 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 3.7 | 61 | 87 | 1,011.8 | 1.91 / 1.91 | 100 | 340.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.2 | 1.5 | 109 | 88 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 0.5 | 159 | 88 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 1.4 | 220 | 71 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 275.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 1.1 | 220 | 77 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 442.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 2.1 | 270 | 85 | 1,012.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 3.0 | 244 | 97 | 1,013.7 | 0.73 / 0.75 | 91 | 4.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.3 | 3.7 | 225 | 64 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 72 | 529.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.1 | 2.3 | 220 | 83 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 410.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 2.0 | 279 | 92 | 1,012.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 1.8 | 225 | 93 | 1,014.2 | 0.09 / 0.10 | 100 | 4.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.6 | 4.1 | 239 | 64 | 1,011.9 | 0.13 / 0.24 | 100 | 492.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kwala?
Now 29.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 29.3 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 340 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 Kwala today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Kwala?
Local time is 19:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kwala?
Kwala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kwala?
DEM 229 m.
Where is Kwala located?
It is at 8.78328, 9.58151 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwala in?
It is in Nigeria.