Location & Surroundings
Kuchiwa is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 626 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kaduna, 31 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 195 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kaduna, 12 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
10° 47' 36" N, 7° 21' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 626 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 204 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:59
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kuchiwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kuchiwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 36.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 W/m2.
Temperature
35.1 C
Wind
3.7 m/s NE (55 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,011.0 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 | 35.1 | 3.7 | 55 | 19 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.4 | 1.9 | 6 | 31 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 401.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 1.5 | 130 | 39 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 0.6 | 251 | 53 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 2.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.5 | 2.0 | 71 | 23 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 621.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.6 | 2.4 | 19 | 34 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 395.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 1.2 | 116 | 30 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 2.1 | 98 | 60 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 36.8 | 4.0 | 80 | 14 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 634.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 2.8 | 36 | 24 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 405.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 1.3 | 156 | 39 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 1.6 | 218 | 77 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 35.5 | 2.7 | 73 | 19 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 579.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kuchiwa?
Now 35.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 36.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 621 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 Kuchiwa today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Kuchiwa?
Local time is 22:59. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kuchiwa?
Kuchiwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kuchiwa?
DEM 626 m.
Where is Kuchiwa located?
It is at 10.79337, 7.36190 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kuchiwa in?
It is in Nigeria.