Location & Surroundings
Chalawa is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 441 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kura, 13 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 330 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 20 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
11° 52' 59" N, 8° 27' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 441 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 903 p/km²
- Built-up 8.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:37
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chalawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chalawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.6 C with overcast skies and a 6.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 36.6 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 W/m2.
Temperature
36.6 C
Wind
6.2 m/s E (69 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 36.6 | 6.2 | 69 | 10 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.5 | 3.1 | 38 | 14 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 369.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 1.8 | 70 | 19 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 2.3 | 84 | 21 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.6 | 5.5 | 68 | 9 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 625.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.6 | 3.4 | 43 | 13 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 367.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 2.1 | 73 | 18 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 2.4 | 153 | 22 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 3.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 36.3 | 3.7 | 81 | 11 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 628.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.1 | 2.5 | 100 | 17 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 382.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 2.1 | 162 | 23 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.9 | 2.8 | 183 | 26 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 37.1 | 3.8 | 103 | 11 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 627.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chalawa?
Now 36.6 C with overcast skies and a 6.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 36.6 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 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 Chalawa today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Chalawa?
Local time is 20:37. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chalawa?
Chalawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chalawa?
DEM 441 m.
Where is Chalawa located?
It is at 11.88313, 8.45738 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chalawa in?
It is in Nigeria.