Location & Surroundings
Chigwai is a settlement in FCT, Nigeria, at 193 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kuje, 20 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is 55 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 35 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° 43' 23" N, 7° 7' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 193 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:16
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Nearby
Weather in Chigwai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chigwai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 28.9 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 432 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (179 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 24.4 | 1.1 | 179 | 88 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.0 | 95 | 89 | 1,012.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 1.0 | 152 | 89 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 1.1 | 181 | 69 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 304.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 0.4 | 205 | 82 | 1,010.1 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 6 | 432.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 0.8 | 187 | 91 | 1,011.8 | 1.52 / 1.61 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 1.0 | 146 | 96 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.97 | 100 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.3 | 1.0 | 220 | 73 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.89 | 100 | 453.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.9 | 1.3 | 304 | 93 | 1,010.6 | 1.36 / 2.26 | 100 | 282.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 1.2 | 187 | 96 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 1.76 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 1.2 | 199 | 97 | 1,012.4 | 0.19 / 1.94 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 1.4 | 264 | 81 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 285.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.1 | 0.9 | 258 | 86 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 67 | 361.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chigwai?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 28.9 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 432 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chigwai today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Chigwai?
Local time is 06:16. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chigwai?
Chigwai is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chigwai?
DEM 193 m.
Where is Chigwai located?
It is at 8.72306, 7.12944 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chigwai in?
It is in Nigeria.