Location & Surroundings
Shado is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 397 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Magaria, 19 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 445 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 94 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
12° 50' 20" N, 8° 50' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 397 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,526 p/km²
- Built-up 7.9%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:27
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shado
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shado, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 35.7 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 611 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (28 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
50 %
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 | 26.0 | 2.1 | 28 | 18 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 3.1 | 73 | 20 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.7 | 2.3 | 101 | 10 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 611.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.6 | 2.3 | 17 | 15 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 391.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 3.3 | 43 | 17 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 2.6 | 100 | 22 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.7 | 4.2 | 79 | 11 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 645.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.2 | 3.1 | 58 | 14 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 380.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.1 | 4.0 | 51 | 18 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 2.4 | 82 | 22 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.2 | 3.3 | 83 | 10 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 650.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.9 | 3.2 | 24 | 12 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 392.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.6 | 4.1 | 22 | 16 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shado?
Now 26.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 35.7 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 611 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 Shado today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Shado?
Local time is 08:27. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shado?
Shado is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shado?
DEM 397 m.
Where is Shado located?
It is at 12.83893, 8.83508 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shado in?
It is in Nigeria.