Location & Surroundings
Chigwa is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 616 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Abuja, 50 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is 50 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 73 km away.
Also known as: Cigwa
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
9° 22' 8" N, 7° 49' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 616 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 592 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:50
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Chigwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chigwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 26.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 3.3 mm. Solar peaks near 604 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
70 %
Precip
3.34 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 | 23.1 | 1.3 | 126 | 91 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.3 | 1.1 | 127 | 97 | 1,013.8 | 4.99 / 4.99 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 140 | 98 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 1.40 | 59 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 3.2 | 152 | 79 | 1,013.1 | 0.23 / 1.63 | 95 | 603.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 1.7 | 179 | 94 | 1,012.2 | 1.72 / 3.34 | 64 | 406.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.7 | 1.7 | 182 | 98 | 1,014.3 | 0.42 / 3.76 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 1.0 | 182 | 98 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 87 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 2.4 | 201 | 76 | 1,012.7 | 0.37 / 0.40 | 99 | 468.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.6 | 1.8 | 193 | 97 | 1,011.8 | 6.10 / 6.50 | 100 | 296.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.8 | 221 | 98 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 4.03 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 1.1 | 213 | 98 | 1,014.2 | 1.44 / 5.47 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 1.7 | 145 | 88 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 3.14 | 97 | 303.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.6 | 1.5 | 96 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.71 | 99 | 102.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chigwa?
Now 23.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 26.9 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 3.3 mm. Solar peaks near 604 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chigwa today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Chigwa?
Local time is 05:50. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chigwa?
Chigwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chigwa?
DEM 616 m.
Where is Chigwa located?
It is at 9.36893, 7.81943 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chigwa in?
It is in Nigeria.