Location & Surroundings
Chire is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 186 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 10 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 280 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 87 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
7° 15' 11" N, 9° 15' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 186 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 210 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:52
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chire
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chire, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 31.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 501 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
2.3 m/s W (254 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,012.0 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 | 2.3 | 254 | 89 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 1.7 | 177 | 89 | 1,013.6 | 0.79 / 0.79 | 100 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.9 | 1.0 | 344 | 52 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 501.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.9 | 2.1 | 222 | 62 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 400.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 2.7 | 206 | 73 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 3.2 | 238 | 90 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.0 | 3.3 | 243 | 58 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 561.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.2 | 3.3 | 216 | 79 | 1,011.6 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 98 | 325.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.8 | 2.2 | 224 | 74 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 2.7 | 233 | 82 | 1,012.9 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 4.8 | 238 | 71 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 204.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 3.8 | 236 | 78 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 411.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.8 | 4.4 | 233 | 88 | 1,012.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chire?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 31.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 501 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 Chire today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Chire?
Local time is 09:52. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chire?
Chire is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chire?
DEM 186 m.
Where is Chire located?
It is at 7.25316, 9.25616 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chire in?
It is in Nigeria.