Location & Surroundings
Mwanze is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 498 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jalingo, 23 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 450 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, about 100 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° 54' 0" N, 11° 34' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 498 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 287 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:24
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mwanze
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mwanze, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (228 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,012.1 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 | 25.6 | 1.5 | 228 | 52 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 1.3 | 230 | 68 | 1,013.7 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 96 | 7.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.0 | 2.5 | 262 | 42 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 76 | 659.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 1.9 | 190 | 55 | 1,010.4 | 0.10 / 0.14 | 32 | 343.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 1.6 | 227 | 76 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 1.2 | 231 | 82 | 1,013.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 57 | 7.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.2 | 2.0 | 296 | 41 | 1,010.7 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 55 | 658.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.8 | 1.9 | 185 | 56 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 338.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.0 | 1.4 | 227 | 64 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 1.6 | 219 | 76 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 8.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.4 | 2.3 | 268 | 38 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 656.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.8 | 2.2 | 191 | 56 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 308.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.8 | 2.2 | 246 | 66 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mwanze?
Now 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.5 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 Mwanze today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Mwanze?
Local time is 08:24. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mwanze?
Mwanze is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mwanze?
DEM 498 m.
Where is Mwanze located?
It is at 8.89998, 11.57321 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mwanze in?
It is in Nigeria.