Location & Surroundings
Salwe is a settlement in Kebbi, Nigeria, at 249 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kangiwa, 12 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 565 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport, 61 km away.
Also known as: Selwai
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° 39' 31" N, 3° 50' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 249 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 801 p/km²
- Built-up 4.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:57
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Salwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Salwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 36.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 W/m2.
Temperature
31.8 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (79 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 31.8 | 3.1 | 79 | 14 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.9 | 3.7 | 119 | 20 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 2.6 | 173 | 35 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.5 | 1.3 | 139 | 16 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 606.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.1 | 1.1 | 22 | 20 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 444.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.9 | 0.8 | 291 | 25 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 2.4 | 115 | 26 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.5 | 2.9 | 109 | 12 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 609.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.0 | 0.9 | 110 | 15 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 449.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.6 | 2.6 | 131 | 18 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 3.1 | 187 | 31 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.5 | 3.5 | 189 | 14 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 603.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.4 | 4.0 | 135 | 19 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 443.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Salwe?
Now 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 36.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 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 Salwe today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Salwe?
Local time is 03:57. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Salwe?
Salwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Salwe?
DEM 249 m.
Where is Salwe located?
It is at 12.65851, 3.83540 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Salwe in?
It is in Nigeria.