Location & Surroundings
Chirin is a third-order administrative division in Kano State, Nigeria, at 507 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rano, 10 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 305 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 49 km away.
Overview
Chirin is ward in Kano State, Nigeria.
It is located in Bunkure, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Bunkure
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 36' 17" N, 8° 30' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 507 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 341 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:50
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Weather in Chirin
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chirin, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 32.2 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 601 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NE (63 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 19.9 | 2.2 | 63 | 22 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 2.7 | 88 | 22 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.2 | 4.4 | 78 | 11 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 601.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 3.7 | 46 | 17 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 377.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 2.2 | 57 | 20 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 2.5 | 74 | 22 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.8 | 5.2 | 64 | 9 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 615.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 3.4 | 43 | 15 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 377.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.8 | 2.7 | 58 | 19 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.5 | 2.6 | 62 | 22 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.5 | 4.7 | 65 | 10 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 614.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 3.5 | 54 | 15 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 376.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.6 | 2.6 | 57 | 20 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chirin?
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 32.2 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 601 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 Chirin today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Chirin?
Local time is 10:50. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chirin?
Chirin is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Chirin?
DEM 507 m.
Where is Chirin located?
It is at 11.60474, 8.50306 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chirin in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry