Location & Surroundings
Shaapela is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 133 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Igbor, 17 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 235 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 42 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
7° 20' 3" N, 8° 42' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 133 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 41 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:42
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shaapela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shaapela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 311 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (241 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 24.8 | 1.9 | 241 | 92 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.9 | 1.6 | 162 | 72 | 1,011.8 | 0.33 / 0.33 | 100 | 310.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 2.7 | 159 | 87 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 74 | 126.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 2.4 | 211 | 91 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 1.8 | 237 | 88 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 85 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.9 | 2.3 | 226 | 56 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 636.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 2.8 | 196 | 74 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 415.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 2.2 | 223 | 82 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.2 | 2.0 | 217 | 91 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.4 | 2.7 | 212 | 56 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 631.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 2.8 | 205 | 76 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 384.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 2.6 | 210 | 85 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.4 | 2.5 | 208 | 91 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 5.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shaapela?
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 311 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 Shaapela today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Shaapela?
Local time is 14:42. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shaapela?
Shaapela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shaapela?
DEM 133 m.
Where is Shaapela located?
It is at 7.33425, 8.70381 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shaapela in?
It is in Nigeria.