Location & Surroundings
Chofan is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 231 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Binji, 20 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 540 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 51 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
13° 6' 12" N, 4° 46' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 231 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 311 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:09
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chofan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chofan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 38.5 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 W/m2.
Temperature
27.9 C
Wind
3.5 m/s SE (125 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 27.9 | 3.5 | 125 | 18 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 1.3 | 148 | 27 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.5 | 3.4 | 105 | 11 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 575.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.5 | 2.2 | 81 | 15 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 404.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.7 | 3.3 | 109 | 19 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 3.7 | 112 | 22 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.4 | 3.8 | 135 | 11 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 573.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.0 | 2.9 | 52 | 14 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 402.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.3 | 2.5 | 67 | 18 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 3.1 | 72 | 19 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 39.0 | 4.4 | 129 | 11 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 572.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.5 | 1.0 | 14 | 16 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 402.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.0 | 3.3 | 62 | 17 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chofan?
Now 27.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 38.5 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 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 Chofan today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Chofan?
Local time is 08:09. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chofan?
Chofan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chofan?
DEM 231 m.
Where is Chofan located?
It is at 13.10337, 4.77416 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chofan in?
It is in Nigeria.