Location & Surroundings
Kwalam is a third-order administrative division in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 378 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gagarawa, 21 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 415 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, about 105 km away.
Overview
Kwalam is ward in Jigawa State, Nigeria.
It is located in Taura, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Taura
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 14' 3" N, 9° 27' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 378 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 48 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:25
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Weather in Kwalam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwalam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 33.2 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 535 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
3.0 m/s SW (228 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 24.8 | 3.0 | 228 | 78 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.2 | 1.3 | 230 | 42 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 534.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.4 | 1.8 | 286 | 50 | 1,008.9 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 100 | 355.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 6.1 | 268 | 82 | 1,013.0 | 45.11 / 45.51 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 0.6 | 220 | 72 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.3 | 2.1 | 129 | 41 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 638.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.4 | 1.5 | 166 | 47 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 458.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.2 | 3.9 | 195 | 56 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.0 | 3.3 | 227 | 68 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.5 | 2.1 | 236 | 42 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 671.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.4 | 3.1 | 181 | 46 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 453.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 6.7 | 204 | 71 | 1,010.3 | 1.76 / 1.76 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.9 | 2.9 | 209 | 75 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 98 | 4.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kwalam?
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 33.2 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 535 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 Kwalam today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Kwalam?
Local time is 14:25. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kwalam?
Kwalam is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kwalam?
DEM 378 m.
Where is Kwalam located?
It is at 12.23418, 9.45005 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwalam in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry