Location & Surroundings
Sarkin Shanu is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 519 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rano, 26 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 285 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 68 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
11° 27' 2" N, 8° 22' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 519 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:40
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sarkin Shanu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sarkin Shanu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 35.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 650 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NE (25 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 23.7 | 2.5 | 25 | 26 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.8 | 1.9 | 55 | 28 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.4 | 4.2 | 58 | 13 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 650.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.1 | 2.5 | 32 | 20 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 398.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 1.1 | 286 | 22 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.9 | 2.0 | 205 | 61 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.4 | 1.6 | 61 | 17 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 639.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.8 | 3.0 | 58 | 20 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 393.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.2 | 2.4 | 235 | 24 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 2.9 | 224 | 42 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.9 | 2.6 | 25 | 15 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 632.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.2 | 2.2 | 53 | 23 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 386.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.3 | 2.1 | 46 | 26 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sarkin Shanu?
Now 23.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 35.4 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 650 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 Sarkin Shanu today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Sarkin Shanu?
Local time is 11:40. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sarkin Shanu?
Sarkin Shanu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sarkin Shanu?
DEM 519 m.
Where is Sarkin Shanu located?
It is at 11.45052, 8.37322 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sarkin Shanu in?
It is in Nigeria.