Location & Surroundings
Ligel is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 604 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kankara, 25 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 305 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 74 km away.
Also known as: Lugel
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
11° 46' 40" N, 7° 14' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 604 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 78 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:54
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ligel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ligel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 33.4 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
3.2 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
12 %
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 | 26.6 | 3.2 | 61 | 25 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 2.8 | 67 | 26 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.3 | 3.7 | 87 | 27 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.4 | 5.9 | 85 | 17 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 659.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.9 | 2.9 | 52 | 24 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 427.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 2.5 | 164 | 25 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.6 | 3.0 | 108 | 32 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.7 | 4.3 | 93 | 15 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 634.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.2 | 3.1 | 43 | 20 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 424.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 2.5 | 112 | 20 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 3.1 | 90 | 25 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.3 | 3.1 | 99 | 11 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 641.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.0 | 2.3 | 21 | 16 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 428.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ligel?
Now 26.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 33.4 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 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 Ligel today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Ligel?
Local time is 02:54. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ligel?
Ligel is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ligel?
DEM 604 m.
Where is Ligel located?
It is at 11.77770, 7.24455 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ligel in?
It is in Nigeria.