Location & Surroundings
Bichi is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 533 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dambatta, 37 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 360 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 37 km away.
Basic Data
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 14' 2" N, 8° 14' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 533 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 24,939 p/km²
- Built-up 37.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:56
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Nearby
Weather in Bichi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bichi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 33.5 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 617 W/m2.
Temperature
27.8 C
Wind
1.5 m/s SW (228 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.50 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 | 1.5 | 228 | 55 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 1.3 | 214 | 70 | 1,012.5 | 2.19 / 2.19 | 92 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.5 | 2.5 | 101 | 38 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 617.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.5 | 3.0 | 95 | 46 | 1,009.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 339.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 5.5 | 151 | 86 | 1,013.1 | 1.44 / 1.50 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 3.4 | 248 | 81 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.4 | 0.2 | 181 | 44 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 95 | 510.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.4 | 4.0 | 261 | 58 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 332.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.6 | 4.3 | 267 | 72 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 4.4 | 277 | 81 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.7 | 4.3 | 27 | 21 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 656.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.9 | 1.9 | 2 | 32 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 412.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.7 | 4.3 | 105 | 45 | 1,011.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bichi?
Now 27.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 33.5 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. Precip around 1.5 mm. Solar peaks near 617 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bichi today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Bichi?
Local time is 10:56. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bichi?
Bichi is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Bichi?
DEM 533 m.
Where is Bichi located?
It is at 12.23385, 8.24063 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bichi in?
It is in Nigeria.