Location & Surroundings
Chiwa is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 263 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwandu, 27 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 495 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 50 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° 38' 54" N, 4° 50' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 263 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 364 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:54
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Nearby
Weather in Chiwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chiwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 38.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 583 W/m2.
Temperature
27.6 C
Wind
2.8 m/s E (113 deg)
Humidity
23 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 27.6 | 2.8 | 113 | 23 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 2.7 | 122 | 31 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.4 | 2.4 | 87 | 15 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 582.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.2 | 1.9 | 61 | 21 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 409.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.6 | 2.9 | 101 | 22 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 3.6 | 98 | 27 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 39.5 | 5.0 | 109 | 11 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 585.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.9 | 2.9 | 67 | 15 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 412.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.0 | 3.7 | 75 | 18 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 3.8 | 120 | 22 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.5 | 4.8 | 112 | 12 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 551.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.5 | 2.6 | 79 | 12 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 383.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.9 | 1.3 | 112 | 20 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chiwa?
Now 27.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 38.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 583 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 Chiwa today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Chiwa?
Local time is 09:54. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chiwa?
Chiwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chiwa?
DEM 263 m.
Where is Chiwa located?
It is at 12.64830, 4.83697 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chiwa in?
It is in Nigeria.