Location & Surroundings
Paima is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 405 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gaya, 21 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 370 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 45 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
12° 2' 34" N, 8° 56' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 405 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 714 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:46
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Paima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Paima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 37.1 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 W/m2.
Temperature
32.0 C
Wind
3.1 m/s NE (30 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,008.0 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 32.0 | 3.1 | 30 | 20 | 1,008.0 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.5 | 1.6 | 190 | 26 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 2.2 | 249 | 60 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.1 | 4.8 | 85 | 15 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 669.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.5 | 2.0 | 50 | 19 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 394.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.8 | 2.6 | 53 | 21 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 1.9 | 64 | 28 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.6 | 5.3 | 77 | 13 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 666.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.2 | 3.5 | 59 | 20 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 411.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.0 | 3.4 | 143 | 25 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 2.6 | 231 | 55 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.8 | 3.8 | 75 | 18 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 634.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.7 | 0.9 | 67 | 23 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 402.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Paima?
Now 32.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 37.1 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 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 Paima today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Paima?
Local time is 03:46. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Paima?
Paima is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Paima?
DEM 405 m.
Where is Paima located?
It is at 12.04276, 8.94090 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Paima in?
It is in Nigeria.