Location & Surroundings
Chita is a settlement in Kwara State, Nigeria, at 156 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lafiagi, 31 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 260 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, 90 km away.
Also known as: Chitta
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° 55' 30" N, 5° 8' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 156 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 299 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:40
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Chita
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chita, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 37.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 W/m2.
Temperature
36.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (57 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 36.7 | 1.1 | 57 | 34 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.3 | 1.4 | 117 | 43 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 419.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.3 | 1.5 | 188 | 50 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 1.6 | 234 | 78 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 1.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.8 | 0.7 | 303 | 34 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 593.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.4 | 1.0 | 90 | 45 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 413.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 1.8 | 216 | 66 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 2.1 | 232 | 71 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 38.1 | 0.3 | 342 | 35 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 594.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.1 | 0.5 | 154 | 41 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 407.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 3.7 | 209 | 75 | 1,009.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 1.5 | 221 | 84 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 35.5 | 1.3 | 258 | 45 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 533.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chita?
Now 36.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 37.8 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 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 Chita today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Chita?
Local time is 22:40. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chita?
Chita is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chita?
DEM 156 m.
Where is Chita located?
It is at 8.92510, 5.14829 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chita in?
It is in Nigeria.