Location & Surroundings
Chaku is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 254 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jalingo, 26 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 430 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, about 130 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
8° 39' 55" N, 11° 23' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 254 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:28
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Nearby
Weather in Chaku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chaku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
0.7 m/s S (181 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 24.7 | 0.7 | 181 | 73 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 0.6 | 205 | 77 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.6 | 1.6 | 251 | 40 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 670.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.8 | 0.3 | 66 | 54 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 349.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.9 | 0.9 | 180 | 59 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 0.5 | 237 | 68 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 7.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.9 | 2.0 | 274 | 42 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 648.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.3 | 1.2 | 161 | 55 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 338.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.2 | 0.6 | 198 | 65 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 0.7 | 164 | 73 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 7.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.3 | 2.0 | 283 | 39 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 614.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.1 | 0.2 | 195 | 52 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 344.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.0 | 1.3 | 284 | 62 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chaku?
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 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 Chaku today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Chaku?
Local time is 08:28. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chaku?
Chaku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chaku?
DEM 254 m.
Where is Chaku located?
It is at 8.66540, 11.39891 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chaku in?
It is in Nigeria.