Location & Surroundings
Kochichan is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 116 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lafiagi, 24 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 215 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bida, 53 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
9° 1' 50" N, 5° 32' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 116 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 102 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:09
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Weather in Kochichan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kochichan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 33.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 W/m2.
Temperature
29.2 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (54 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
32 %
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 | 29.2 | 0.8 | 54 | 68 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 0.9 | 219 | 86 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 1.4 | 160 | 89 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.8 | 1.3 | 141 | 55 | 1,011.1 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 50 | 581.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.9 | 1.1 | 100 | 64 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 430.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 0.9 | 196 | 78 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 0.9 | 212 | 86 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.6 | 0.9 | 261 | 50 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 622.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.0 | 0.7 | 301 | 58 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 435.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.1 | 1.8 | 183 | 80 | 1,010.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 0.9 | 199 | 90 | 1,012.9 | 1.65 / 1.71 | 98 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.7 | 1.7 | 213 | 60 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 532.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.8 | 1.7 | 164 | 82 | 1,010.7 | 1.77 / 1.77 | 100 | 261.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kochichan?
Now 29.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 33.8 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 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 Kochichan today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Kochichan?
Local time is 02:09. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kochichan?
Kochichan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kochichan?
DEM 116 m.
Where is Kochichan located?
It is at 9.03058, 5.54054 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kochichan in?
It is in Nigeria.