Location & Surroundings
Chekku is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 125 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Koton-Karfe, 33 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 120 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 99 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° 21' 4" N, 6° 39' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 125 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 541 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:41
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Weather in Chekku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chekku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 36.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 W/m2.
Temperature
35.8 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NW (334 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 35.8 | 0.6 | 334 | 41 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.6 | 1.2 | 257 | 52 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 408.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 1.3 | 160 | 73 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 0.9 | 176 | 84 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 2.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.0 | 0.9 | 290 | 40 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 615.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.2 | 1.1 | 227 | 52 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 405.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 1.9 | 178 | 68 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 0.9 | 188 | 86 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.0 | 0.8 | 285 | 44 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 610.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.8 | 1.3 | 213 | 55 | 1,008.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 5 | 400.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.8 | 1.7 | 166 | 69 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 1.3 | 159 | 84 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 34.8 | 2.0 | 169 | 49 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 563.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chekku?
Now 35.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 36.0 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 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 Chekku today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Chekku?
Local time is 23:41. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chekku?
Chekku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chekku?
DEM 125 m.
Where is Chekku located?
It is at 8.35112, 6.65716 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chekku in?
It is in Nigeria.