Location & Surroundings
Umuchima is a settlement in Abia State, Nigeria, at 117 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Umuahia, 25 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 410 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sam Mbakwe International Airport, 17 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° 21' 42" N, 7° 20' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 117 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,055 p/km²
- Built-up 10.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:42
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Umuchima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Umuchima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 31.5 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 2.0 mm. Solar peaks near 569 W/m2.
Temperature
26.7 C
Wind
3.0 m/s S (175 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
13 %
Precip
2.04 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 | 26.7 | 3.0 | 175 | 83 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 1.9 | 228 | 94 | 1,012.0 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 1.4 | 219 | 94 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.5 | 1.9 | 180 | 59 | 1,011.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 88 | 569.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 2.9 | 177 | 88 | 1,011.8 | 1.98 / 2.04 | 5 | 282.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 1.7 | 222 | 95 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 1.5 | 216 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.9 | 1.8 | 220 | 64 | 1,013.2 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 67 | 471.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.6 | 2.3 | 208 | 89 | 1,014.1 | 6.02 / 6.34 | 95 | 321.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 2.0 | 217 | 95 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 1.7 | 204 | 94 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.4 | 2.4 | 232 | 68 | 1,013.9 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 95 | 312.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.3 | 2.5 | 219 | 89 | 1,014.2 | 1.56 / 1.73 | 100 | 259.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Umuchima?
Now 26.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 31.5 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 2.0 mm. Solar peaks near 569 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Umuchima today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Umuchima?
Local time is 03:42. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Umuchima?
Umuchima is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Umuchima?
DEM 117 m.
Where is Umuchima located?
It is at 5.36162, 7.34151 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Umuchima in?
It is in Nigeria.