Location & Surroundings
Chir is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 124 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Igbor, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 230 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 39 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
7° 22' 29" N, 8° 44' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 124 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 86 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:38
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chir
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chir, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 32.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SE (121 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 24.0 | 0.9 | 121 | 93 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 1.1 | 259 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.4 | 1.2 | 184 | 58 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 646.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 1.8 | 227 | 74 | 1,010.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 426.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 2.1 | 207 | 89 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 2.5 | 214 | 93 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.0 | 3.1 | 232 | 68 | 1,011.0 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 92 | 550.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 1.2 | 247 | 82 | 1,010.9 | 0.47 / 0.56 | 60 | 276.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.8 | 3.8 | 204 | 93 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 3.0 | 224 | 89 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.2 | 2.9 | 230 | 59 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 679.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 3.1 | 217 | 83 | 1,011.4 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 52 | 412.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.7 | 1.9 | 219 | 91 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chir?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 32.4 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 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 Chir today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Chir?
Local time is 09:38. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chir?
Chir is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chir?
DEM 124 m.
Where is Chir located?
It is at 7.37469, 8.74612 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chir in?
It is in Nigeria.