Location & Surroundings
Waga is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 438 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ringim, 33 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 375 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 38 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° 9' 45" N, 8° 51' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 438 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,994 p/km²
- Built-up 6.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:33
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Waga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Waga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 35.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 677 W/m2.
Temperature
27.8 C
Wind
3.6 m/s NE (38 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 27.8 | 3.6 | 38 | 15 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 3.0 | 40 | 17 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 2.4 | 70 | 18 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.1 | 3.7 | 87 | 9 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 677.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 2.2 | 53 | 14 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 409.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 1.8 | 57 | 18 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 2.9 | 132 | 22 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.8 | 2.9 | 104 | 10 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 668.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.1 | 2.7 | 35 | 15 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 404.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 1.2 | 347 | 18 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 3.1 | 207 | 28 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.5 | 1.2 | 66 | 12 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 639.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.7 | 3.1 | 37 | 15 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 389.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Waga?
Now 27.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 35.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 677 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 Waga today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Waga?
Local time is 04:33. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Waga?
Waga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Waga?
DEM 438 m.
Where is Waga located?
It is at 12.16254, 8.85579 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Waga in?
It is in Nigeria.