Location & Surroundings
Birci is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 559 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dutsin-Ma, 15 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 395 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 49 km away.
Also known as: Bichi · Birchi
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° 35' 27" N, 7° 30' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 559 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,005 p/km²
- Built-up 13.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:53
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Birci
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Birci, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 29.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 409 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
2.5 m/s S (172 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
95 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 23.6 | 2.5 | 172 | 81 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 2.9 | 183 | 83 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.8 | 1.5 | 241 | 52 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 407.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.9 | 2.4 | 269 | 61 | 1,011.4 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 17 | 409.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 3.9 | 242 | 78 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 3.9 | 274 | 83 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.0 | 3.7 | 297 | 53 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 457.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.5 | 2.8 | 251 | 51 | 1,009.8 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 39 | 398.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.6 | 3.1 | 227 | 76 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 2.9 | 109 | 84 | 1,014.1 | 0.97 / 1.05 | 90 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.2 | 5.4 | 115 | 39 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 67 | 333.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 2.3 | 160 | 66 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 320.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.0 | 2.7 | 252 | 70 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Birci?
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 29.8 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 409 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 Birci today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Birci?
Local time is 10:53. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Birci?
Birci is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Birci?
DEM 559 m.
Where is Birci located?
It is at 12.59089, 7.50088 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Birci in?
It is in Nigeria.