Location & Surroundings
Naiya is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 507 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwatarkwashi, 11 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 340 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 20 km away.
Also known as: Unguwar Naiya
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
12° 2' 35" N, 6° 49' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 507 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 68 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:14
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Naiya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Naiya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 33.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 3.7 mm. Solar peaks near 495 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
2.6 m/s S (185 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
52 %
Precip
3.65 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 | 24.9 | 2.6 | 185 | 75 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 1.6 | 123 | 74 | 1,014.0 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.1 | 1.0 | 61 | 43 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 494.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.2 | 3.7 | 190 | 53 | 1,010.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 29 | 473.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 2.9 | 217 | 86 | 1,013.0 | 3.64 / 3.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 4.1 | 211 | 92 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.5 | 5.3 | 223 | 59 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 496.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.0 | 3.7 | 223 | 78 | 1,012.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 84 | 401.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.0 | 5.2 | 224 | 91 | 1,012.9 | 0.63 / 0.66 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 3.6 | 188 | 92 | 1,014.5 | 0.58 / 1.23 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.3 | 5.7 | 231 | 63 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 458.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 3.8 | 236 | 79 | 1,012.2 | 3.30 / 3.38 | 79 | 401.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.1 | 5.5 | 215 | 89 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Naiya?
Now 24.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 33.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. Precip around 3.7 mm. Solar peaks near 495 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Naiya today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Naiya?
Local time is 08:14. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Naiya?
Naiya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Naiya?
DEM 507 m.
Where is Naiya located?
It is at 12.04296, 6.81986 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Naiya in?
It is in Nigeria.