Location & Surroundings
Chia is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 216 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zaki Biam, 22 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 295 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi 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
7° 37' 12" N, 9° 46' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 216 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 373 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:48
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 35.7 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 W/m2.
Temperature
29.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (268 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 29.8 | 1.2 | 268 | 47 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 2.6 | 223 | 76 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 1.7 | 248 | 85 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.7 | 1.7 | 285 | 40 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 649.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.6 | 1.4 | 226 | 45 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 386.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 3.4 | 237 | 76 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 3.3 | 258 | 80 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.6 | 2.2 | 251 | 46 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 521.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.5 | 2.9 | 200 | 64 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 246.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 2.2 | 231 | 78 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 2.9 | 230 | 85 | 1,014.7 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 95 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.4 | 2.1 | 252 | 42 | 1,012.4 | 0.02 / 0.09 | 51 | 590.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.2 | 3.9 | 223 | 66 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 270.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chia?
Now 29.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 35.7 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 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 Chia today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Chia?
Local time is 04:48. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chia?
Chia is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chia?
DEM 216 m.
Where is Chia located?
It is at 7.62013, 9.77098 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chia in?
It is in Nigeria.