Location & Surroundings
Kwali is a town in FCT, Nigeria with 6,229 inhabitants, at 197 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kuje, 23 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is 56 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 30 km away.
Overview
Kwali is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Federal Capital Territory, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Federal Capital Territory
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 53' 0" N, 7° 1' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 197 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 6,229
- Pop. Density 917 p/km²
- Built-up 5.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:07
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Nearby
Weather in Kwali
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwali, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 35.5 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 W/m2.
Temperature
28.7 C
Wind
1.9 m/s S (181 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,008.9 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 | 28.7 | 1.9 | 181 | 57 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 0.9 | 140 | 72 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.9 | 1.0 | 143 | 85 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.5 | 0.7 | 259 | 41 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 620.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.8 | 1.7 | 222 | 49 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 401.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.0 | 1.4 | 157 | 64 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 1.1 | 124 | 81 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.1 | 1.0 | 272 | 38 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 619.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.9 | 1.5 | 218 | 43 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 398.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 1.1 | 97 | 55 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 1.1 | 180 | 70 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.1 | 1.1 | 186 | 38 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 618.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.9 | 2.1 | 184 | 50 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 398.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kwali?
Now 28.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 35.5 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 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 Kwali today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Kwali?
Local time is 06:07. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kwali?
Kwali is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Kwali?
Population about 6,229.
What is the elevation of Kwali?
DEM 197 m.
Where is Kwali located?
It is at 8.88346, 7.01858 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwali in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry