Location & Surroundings
Chagu is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 115 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makurdi, 17 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 185 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 13 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
7° 49' 17" N, 8° 38' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 115 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:46
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chagu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chagu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 31.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 522 W/m2.
Temperature
31.1 C
Wind
2.7 m/s W (253 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
74 %
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 | 31.1 | 2.7 | 253 | 64 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.6 | 1.9 | 229 | 83 | 1,010.3 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 15 | 292.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 2.4 | 217 | 92 | 1,011.2 | 0.69 / 0.80 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 1.4 | 213 | 92 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.9 | 1.4 | 231 | 59 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 522.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 2.4 | 182 | 89 | 1,010.2 | 0.96 / 0.96 | 91 | 276.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 3.4 | 68 | 95 | 1,013.7 | 11.28 / 12.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 2.2 | 210 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.1 | 0.5 | 170 | 85 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 100.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 1.1 | 237 | 90 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 169.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 1.8 | 226 | 97 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 1.2 | 256 | 91 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 4.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.4 | 2.8 | 229 | 68 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 427.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chagu?
Now 31.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 31.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 522 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 Chagu today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Chagu?
Local time is 21:46. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chagu?
Chagu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chagu?
DEM 115 m.
Where is Chagu located?
It is at 7.82127, 8.64296 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chagu in?
It is in Nigeria.