Location & Surroundings
Chaiye is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 242 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwandu, 34 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 495 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 43 km away.
Also known as: Chinye
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° 40' 48" N, 4° 53' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 242 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 518 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:52
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chaiye
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chaiye, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 37.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 608 W/m2.
Temperature
27.1 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (69 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
17 %
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 | 27.1 | 2.1 | 69 | 30 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 2.8 | 136 | 31 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.2 | 3.9 | 101 | 11 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 607.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.0 | 2.7 | 49 | 16 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 424.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 2.8 | 126 | 20 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 3.6 | 78 | 24 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.0 | 5.8 | 116 | 11 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 603.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.2 | 2.5 | 76 | 16 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 422.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.7 | 2.3 | 123 | 21 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 3.5 | 112 | 26 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.3 | 4.3 | 104 | 11 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 606.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.4 | 1.7 | 64 | 14 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 422.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.1 | 1.4 | 86 | 18 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chaiye?
Now 27.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 37.2 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 608 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 Chaiye today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Chaiye?
Local time is 08:52. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chaiye?
Chaiye is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chaiye?
DEM 242 m.
Where is Chaiye located?
It is at 12.68009, 4.89590 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chaiye in?
It is in Nigeria.