Location & Surroundings
Chika is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 370 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Maru, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 390 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 43 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
12° 22' 36" N, 6° 21' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 370 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 356 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:35
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Chika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 33.4 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 560 W/m2.
Temperature
31.9 C
Wind
0.4 m/s SW (229 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
48 %
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 | 31.9 | 0.4 | 229 | 48 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.1 | 3.4 | 285 | 53 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 475.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 2.9 | 240 | 71 | 1,012.5 | 1.27 / 1.27 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 3.4 | 194 | 83 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.4 | 4.1 | 240 | 49 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 559.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.9 | 4.8 | 224 | 65 | 1,010.4 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 100 | 395.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 5.8 | 221 | 84 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 3.9 | 214 | 90 | 1,014.0 | 2.86 / 2.87 | 100 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 30.9 | 6.1 | 227 | 60 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 489.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 4.4 | 224 | 75 | 1,011.2 | 0.57 / 0.59 | 100 | 332.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 5.4 | 135 | 84 | 1,013.4 | 5.08 / 5.67 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 5.2 | 220 | 87 | 1,010.9 | 1.57 / 7.23 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.9 | 4.8 | 252 | 57 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 99 | 496.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chika?
Now 31.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 33.4 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 560 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 Chika today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Chika?
Local time is 18:35. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chika?
Chika is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chika?
DEM 370 m.
Where is Chika located?
It is at 12.37653, 6.35837 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chika in?
It is in Nigeria.