Location & Surroundings
Zagom is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 774 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kachia, 22 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 115 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 82 km away.
Also known as: Zakum
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
9° 51' 25" N, 8° 9' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 774 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 491 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:22
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Zagom
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zagom, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 35.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NE (57 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,016.0 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 | 20.8 | 0.7 | 57 | 69 | 1,016.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.2 | 2.9 | 45 | 17 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 645.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 1.8 | 149 | 39 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 396.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 0.5 | 269 | 56 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 1.0 | 25 | 52 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.4 | 3.7 | 62 | 17 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 424.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 2.4 | 47 | 27 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 348.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 0.9 | 184 | 61 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.4 | 0.4 | 101 | 60 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.0 | 3.9 | 59 | 13 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 542.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 1.8 | 129 | 24 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 304.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.3 | 188 | 53 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.5 | 1.2 | 118 | 76 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 3.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zagom?
Now 20.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 35.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 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 Zagom today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Zagom?
Local time is 18:22. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Zagom?
Zagom is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zagom?
DEM 774 m.
Where is Zagom located?
It is at 9.85684, 8.15743 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zagom in?
It is in Nigeria.