Location & Surroundings
Chol is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 146 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 270 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 75 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
7° 17' 28" N, 9° 8' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 146 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 157 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:10
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Chol
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chol, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 34.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 691 W/m2.
Temperature
34.8 C
Wind
0.4 m/s E (112 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,009.0 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 34.8 | 0.4 | 112 | 41 | 1,009.0 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.2 | 0.5 | 308 | 52 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 426.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.8 | 2.1 | 217 | 72 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 1.9 | 217 | 86 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 6.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.3 | 1.9 | 238 | 47 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 691.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.6 | 2.8 | 219 | 64 | 1,010.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 57 | 288.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 5.1 | 222 | 78 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 3.9 | 210 | 86 | 1,014.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 3.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.5 | 4.2 | 219 | 74 | 1,012.4 | 1.19 / 1.22 | 73 | 279.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 2.0 | 187 | 81 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.73 | 72 | 225.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 3.8 | 245 | 90 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.8 | 284 | 92 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 95 | 3.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.7 | 2.8 | 245 | 54 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 626.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chol?
Now 34.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 34.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 691 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 Chol today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Chol?
Local time is 22:10. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chol?
Chol is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chol?
DEM 146 m.
Where is Chol located?
It is at 7.29103, 9.14778 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chol in?
It is in Nigeria.