Location & Surroundings
Bechia is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 417 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Magaria, 27 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 445 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 97 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° 54' 10" N, 8° 41' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 417 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:11
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bechia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bechia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 35.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Temperature
27.9 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NE (27 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 | 27.9 | 2.4 | 27 | 26 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 3.3 | 56 | 29 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.8 | 3.8 | 98 | 17 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 627.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.0 | 1.8 | 83 | 22 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 385.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.8 | 3.5 | 76 | 24 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.3 | 3.3 | 82 | 28 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.7 | 5.1 | 104 | 14 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 645.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.9 | 1.8 | 122 | 20 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 368.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.9 | 2.9 | 67 | 23 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 2.1 | 27 | 26 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.7 | 5.7 | 103 | 12 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 654.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.9 | 3.4 | 84 | 18 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 403.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.8 | 4.7 | 63 | 19 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bechia?
Now 27.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 35.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 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 Bechia today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Bechia?
Local time is 10:11. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bechia?
Bechia is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bechia?
DEM 417 m.
Where is Bechia located?
It is at 12.90287, 8.68564 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bechia in?
It is in Nigeria.