Location & Surroundings
Chiba is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 236 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lafia, 28 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 140 km to the west. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 105 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° 38' 53" N, 8° 42' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 236 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 396 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:30
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chiba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chiba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 598 W/m2.
Temperature
34.4 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (224 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,009.5 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 | 34.4 | 1.6 | 224 | 41 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 2.1 | 209 | 61 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 406.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 1.4 | 269 | 69 | 1,011.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 1.5 | 267 | 81 | 1,013.4 | 0.17 / 0.19 | 99 | 4.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.0 | 2.2 | 238 | 47 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 597.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.0 | 2.1 | 191 | 62 | 1,009.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 86 | 356.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 1.3 | 262 | 87 | 1,011.7 | 2.16 / 2.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 0.2 | 116 | 92 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 35.0 | 1.2 | 233 | 40 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 65 | 627.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 2.7 | 191 | 74 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 347.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 1.4 | 269 | 87 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 0.8 | 280 | 87 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 4.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.3 | 2.0 | 198 | 43 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 652.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chiba?
Now 34.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.2 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 Chiba today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Chiba?
Local time is 00:30. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chiba?
Chiba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chiba?
DEM 236 m.
Where is Chiba located?
It is at 8.64817, 8.71272 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chiba in?
It is in Nigeria.