Location & Surroundings
Charika is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 665 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Anchau, 22 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 61 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° 5' 37" N, 8° 14' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 665 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 709 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:21
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Charika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Charika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 598 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (214 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,013.3 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 | 21.6 | 2.1 | 214 | 86 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.1 | 2.4 | 43 | 39 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 598.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 1.4 | 105 | 51 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 376.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 3.3 | 218 | 68 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 3.3 | 222 | 92 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.3 | 1.6 | 338 | 43 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 643.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 1.7 | 188 | 55 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 417.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 3.5 | 216 | 85 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.2 | 2.8 | 234 | 91 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.0 | 1.4 | 298 | 44 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 648.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.0 | 1.6 | 94 | 48 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 416.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 3.7 | 226 | 89 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.9 | 3.5 | 232 | 95 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 4.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Charika?
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 598 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 Charika today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Charika?
Local time is 18:21. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Charika?
Charika is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Charika?
DEM 665 m.
Where is Charika located?
It is at 11.09364, 8.24369 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Charika in?
It is in Nigeria.