Location & Surroundings
Fido is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 754 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kafanchan, 20 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is 85 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 82 km away.
Also known as: Fidau
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
9° 29' 4" N, 8° 8' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 754 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,727 p/km²
- Built-up 9.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:43
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Fido
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Fido, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 26.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 4.4 mm. Solar peaks near 319 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (156 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
4.39 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 | 21.1 | 1.3 | 156 | 99 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 1.2 | 161 | 99 | 1,014.2 | 7.49 / 7.49 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 1.9 | 183 | 75 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 85 | 319.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 0.8 | 164 | 89 | 1,011.1 | 6.12 / 6.26 | 93 | 250.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.0 | 1.7 | 161 | 99 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 4.39 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 0.9 | 150 | 98 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 4.10 | 96 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 1.0 | 280 | 83 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 3.83 | 94 | 196.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.2 | 0.6 | 279 | 92 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 50 | 287.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.2 | 1.0 | 112 | 97 | 1,013.7 | 5.92 / 6.06 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 1.8 | 164 | 99 | 1,015.3 | 0.80 / 6.87 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 2.3 | 162 | 94 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 4.04 | 100 | 75.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 2.1 | 152 | 98 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 100 | 128.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.7 | 1.3 | 163 | 99 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Fido?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.0 to 26.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 4.4 mm. Solar peaks near 319 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Fido today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Fido?
Local time is 11:43. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Fido?
Fido is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Fido?
DEM 754 m.
Where is Fido located?
It is at 9.48432, 8.14047 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Fido in?
It is in Nigeria.