Location & Surroundings

Bichi is a third-order administrative division in Kano State, Nigeria, at 531 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dambatta, 43 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 360 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 42 km away.

Overview

Bichi is ward of the Bichi legislative council.

It is located in Bichi, Nigeria.

Basic Data

  • Country Nigeria
  • Located in Bichi
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    12° 13' 36" N, 8° 11' 13" E
  • Elevation DEM: 531 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 95 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.7%
  • Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

Sun & Local Time

Places in Bichi

Weather in Bichi

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bichi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 36.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 37.2 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 W/m2.

Temperature
36.2 C
Wind
5.5 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 36.2 5.5 67 14 1,010.9 - / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
6h 29.6 2.0 48 22 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 384.7 n/a
12h 26.6 1.7 96 27 1,011.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
18h 24.7 2.4 85 30 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 1 3.0 n/a
Tomorrow 37.2 6.2 87 14 1,010.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 620.9 n/a
30h 30.9 3.7 63 17 1,009.7 0.00 / 0.00 0 382.9 n/a
36h 27.0 3.5 72 19 1,011.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
42h 24.5 3.1 89 24 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 0 3.0 n/a
Tuesday 37.8 6.3 73 10 1,008.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 628.8 n/a
54h 31.2 4.0 39 15 1,008.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 387.4 n/a
60h 26.4 4.7 48 14 1,010.0 0.00 / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
66h 23.0 2.8 105 18 1,012.5 0.00 / 0.00 10 3.0 n/a
Wednesday 36.5 5.7 80 7 1,009.6 0.00 / 0.00 99 626.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bichi?
Now 36.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 37.2 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 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 Bichi today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Bichi?
Local time is 01:12. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bichi?
Bichi is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Bichi?
DEM 531 m.
Where is Bichi located?
It is at 12.22659, 8.18707 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bichi in?
It is in Nigeria.

Links

Sources

Last updated 2014-09-03
geonames https://www.geonames.org/9412368

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