Location & Surroundings
Yelwa is a settlement in Gombe State, Nigeria, at 307 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nafada, 18 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 460 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, 91 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
11° 4' 4" N, 11° 10' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 307 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 379 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:32
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Yelwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Yelwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 35.6 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 692 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (199 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
61 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 25.2 | 1.2 | 199 | 70 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.6 | 2.1 | 141 | 37 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 691.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.4 | 3.2 | 37 | 53 | 1,009.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 91 | 438.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 3.8 | 230 | 80 | 1,011.7 | 1.92 / 1.95 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 3.7 | 215 | 83 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.6 | 5.1 | 231 | 50 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 571.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.5 | 4.1 | 172 | 64 | 1,010.2 | 0.83 / 0.83 | 100 | 399.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 2.9 | 198 | 75 | 1,011.6 | 14.08 / 14.90 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.0 | 3.2 | 265 | 78 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 61 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.0 | 5.7 | 225 | 52 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 659.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 8.0 | 119 | 90 | 1,014.5 | 3.40 / 3.40 | 100 | 334.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 4.4 | 239 | 86 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 2.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.2 | 4.0 | 219 | 85 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Yelwa?
Now 25.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 35.6 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 692 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 Yelwa today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Yelwa?
Local time is 15:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Yelwa?
Yelwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Yelwa?
DEM 307 m.
Where is Yelwa located?
It is at 11.06770, 11.17330 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Yelwa in?
It is in Nigeria.