Location & Surroundings
Chopal is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 271 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tambuwal, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 470 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport, 45 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° 19' 58" N, 4° 45' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 271 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 173 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:21
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Chopal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chopal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 34.2 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.
Temperature
34.2 C
Wind
3.4 m/s SW (203 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
6 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 34.2 | 3.4 | 203 | 48 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.5 | 4.8 | 194 | 60 | 1,009.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 14 | 498.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 2.8 | 193 | 86 | 1,013.1 | 7.14 / 7.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 4.0 | 143 | 84 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 90 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.6 | 3.3 | 228 | 51 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 21 | 604.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.1 | 5.0 | 249 | 64 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 476.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 8.5 | 56 | 89 | 1,015.3 | 12.19 / 12.19 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 4.0 | 200 | 87 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.92 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.1 | 5.1 | 224 | 55 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 493.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.6 | 3.8 | 183 | 80 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 359.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 3.5 | 217 | 82 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 3.5 | 238 | 89 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.5 | 5.0 | 217 | 54 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 610.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chopal?
Now 34.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 34.2 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chopal today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Chopal?
Local time is 21:21. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Chopal?
Chopal is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chopal?
DEM 271 m.
Where is Chopal located?
It is at 12.33287, 4.75356 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chopal in?
It is in Nigeria.