Location & Surroundings
Chaikia is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 126 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 19 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 245 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 57 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° 31' 37" N, 9° 5' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 126 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 510 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:23
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chaikia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chaikia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 27.9 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 381 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (216 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 23.1 | 2.5 | 216 | 96 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.9 | 3.5 | 172 | 75 | 1,013.1 | 1.23 / 1.23 | 93 | 381.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 2.2 | 201 | 87 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 98 | 211.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 2.8 | 220 | 94 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 2.4 | 209 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.8 | 1.6 | 252 | 69 | 1,012.4 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 97 | 424.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.7 | 0.2 | 323 | 76 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 6 | 335.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 1.8 | 213 | 92 | 1,012.2 | 0.04 / 0.08 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.6 | 2.6 | 209 | 94 | 1,013.4 | 0.67 / 0.75 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.2 | 3.5 | 226 | 70 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 86 | 471.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 1.9 | 227 | 85 | 1,010.5 | 0.64 / 0.65 | 77 | 339.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 4.4 | 223 | 93 | 1,012.2 | 4.78 / 5.42 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.3 | 3.3 | 222 | 95 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 4.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chaikia?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 27.9 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 381 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 Chaikia today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Chaikia?
Local time is 16:23. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chaikia?
Chaikia is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chaikia?
DEM 126 m.
Where is Chaikia located?
It is at 7.52705, 9.09596 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chaikia in?
It is in Nigeria.