Location & Surroundings
Techan is a peak in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 659 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 55 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 345 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bamenda, about 100 km away.
Overview
Techan is DE Berggipfel in Nigeria.
It is located in Taraba State, Nigeria.
The elevation is around 659 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Taraba State
- Type peak (PK)
- a pointed elevation atop a mountain, ridge, or other hypsographic feature
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 49' 47" N, 9° 39' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 659 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:36
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other peaks nearby
Weather in Techan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Techan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 31.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 3.1 mm. Solar peaks near 708 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
1.6 m/s S (166 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
3.12 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 | 23.2 | 1.6 | 166 | 92 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 0.9 | 164 | 90 | 1,012.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 73 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.5 | 1.3 | 328 | 59 | 1,010.6 | 0.14 / 0.20 | 51 | 707.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 1.8 | 183 | 90 | 1,011.0 | 5.50 / 5.71 | 99 | 326.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 1.6 | 160 | 94 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 3.12 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 0.7 | 100 | 92 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 1.22 | 36 | 7.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.3 | 1.2 | 328 | 62 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 30 | 711.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 1.4 | 153 | 87 | 1,011.3 | 4.31 / 4.37 | 85 | 396.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.1 | 1.6 | 166 | 94 | 1,011.9 | 1.46 / 5.83 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 0.9 | 64 | 92 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 90 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.1 | 1.3 | 322 | 62 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 11 | 547.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 0.3 | 10 | 84 | 1,011.0 | 2.96 / 3.02 | 100 | 415.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.5 | 1.9 | 176 | 92 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Techan?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 31.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 3.1 mm. Solar peaks near 708 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Techan today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Techan?
Local time is 11:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Techan?
Techan is a peak.
What is the elevation of Techan?
DEM 659 m.
Where is Techan located?
It is at 6.82973, 9.65230 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Techan in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry