Location & Surroundings
Chida is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 460 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gusau, 9 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 350 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 11 km away.
Also known as: Gidan Chida
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
12° 6' 15" N, 6° 37' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 460 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 202 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:02
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chida
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chida, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 36.2 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 630 W/m2.
Temperature
36.2 C
Wind
4.3 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 36.2 | 4.3 | 56 | 11 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.9 | 3.0 | 54 | 15 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 417.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 2.9 | 49 | 17 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.7 | 2.8 | 152 | 24 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.5 | 2.2 | 90 | 11 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 630.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.0 | 1.1 | 275 | 16 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 412.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 1.7 | 16 | 18 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 0.7 | 259 | 27 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 36.8 | 1.0 | 78 | 11 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 618.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.7 | 1.0 | 220 | 18 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 403.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.4 | 0.4 | 284 | 24 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 2.7 | 174 | 27 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 37.4 | 3.9 | 89 | 15 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 606.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chida?
Now 36.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 36.2 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 630 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 Chida today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Chida?
Local time is 20:02. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chida?
Chida is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chida?
DEM 460 m.
Where is Chida located?
It is at 12.10415, 6.61848 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chida in?
It is in Nigeria.