Location & Surroundings
Richa is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 1,061 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bokkos, 23 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 150 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 57 km away.
Also known as: Richu
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° 7' 28" N, 8° 52' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 1061 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 688 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:20
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Richa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Richa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 27.7 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. Precip around 7.5 mm. Solar peaks near 575 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (49 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
7.54 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 | 20.7 | 1.3 | 49 | 92 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 0.9 | 161 | 95 | 1,014.7 | 2.93 / 2.93 | 96 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 2.1 | 165 | 66 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 33 | 574.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 0.7 | 138 | 92 | 1,012.5 | 2.68 / 3.88 | 91 | 402.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 4.6 | 30 | 92 | 1,014.6 | 3.66 / 7.54 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.6 | 0.4 | 39 | 94 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 5.14 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 1.2 | 138 | 78 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 100 | 141.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.0 | 1.0 | 43 | 92 | 1,012.5 | 1.57 / 1.92 | 78 | 271.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.2 | 0.9 | 60 | 92 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 0.5 | 222 | 94 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 36 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.9 | 1.1 | 200 | 67 | 1,012.2 | 2.68 / 3.15 | 91 | 606.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.0 | 0.9 | 297 | 91 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 2.49 | 47 | 352.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.6 | 1.1 | 359 | 90 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 1.33 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Richa?
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 27.7 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. Precip around 7.5 mm. Solar peaks near 575 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 7.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Richa today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Richa?
Local time is 10:20. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Richa?
Richa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Richa?
DEM 1,061 m.
Where is Richa located?
It is at 9.12449, 8.87538 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Richa in?
It is in Nigeria.