Location & Surroundings
Onicha is a settlement in Imo State, Nigeria, at 137 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Umuahia, 15 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 385 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sam Mbakwe International Airport, 29 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
5° 36' 29" N, 7° 23' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 137 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,115 p/km²
- Built-up 13.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:38
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Onicha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Onicha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 33.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (241 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 24.1 | 1.1 | 241 | 93 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.4 | 1.0 | 241 | 56 | 1,010.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 85 | 636.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 1.2 | 267 | 83 | 1,010.0 | 3.63 / 3.65 | 91 | 274.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 2.2 | 231 | 96 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 1.86 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 1.1 | 228 | 96 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.2 | 1.9 | 204 | 64 | 1,009.3 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 80 | 497.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 2.5 | 219 | 91 | 1,009.8 | 2.09 / 2.25 | 40 | 245.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 2.2 | 226 | 96 | 1,010.9 | 2.40 / 4.65 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.7 | 1.2 | 234 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.3 | 1.7 | 250 | 65 | 1,010.6 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 90 | 475.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 2.3 | 226 | 85 | 1,010.1 | 0.71 / 0.98 | 94 | 359.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 1.9 | 223 | 97 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.7 | 1.4 | 233 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Onicha?
Now 24.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 33.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 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 Onicha today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Onicha?
Local time is 15:38. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Onicha?
Onicha is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Onicha?
DEM 137 m.
Where is Onicha located?
It is at 5.60794, 7.39318 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Onicha in?
It is in Nigeria.