Location & Surroundings
Kwas is a third-order administrative division in Kano State, Nigeria, at 590 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Burumburum, 15 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 305 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 69 km away.
Overview
Kwas is ward in Kano State, Nigeria.
It is located in Garko, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Garko
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 29' 42" N, 8° 48' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 590 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 28 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:02
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Places in Kwas
Mountains & Terrain in Kwas
Weather in Kwas
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kwas, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 33.7 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 624 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
2.6 m/s E (80 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,017.3 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 18.9 | 2.6 | 80 | 19 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.7 | 5.6 | 64 | 8 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 624.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 3.0 | 43 | 15 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 378.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.6 | 2.3 | 70 | 19 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.0 | 2.2 | 54 | 20 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.2 | 5.6 | 67 | 8 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 622.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 3.0 | 47 | 15 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 377.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.9 | 2.4 | 37 | 18 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.6 | 2.7 | 84 | 16 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.4 | 4.6 | 64 | 8 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 623.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 3.5 | 37 | 14 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 377.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 2.6 | 51 | 17 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 18.7 | 2.7 | 101 | 16 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kwas?
Now 18.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 33.7 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 624 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 Kwas today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Kwas?
Local time is 16:02. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kwas?
Kwas is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kwas?
DEM 590 m.
Where is Kwas located?
It is at 11.49511, 8.81479 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kwas in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry