Location & Surroundings
Shafa is a settlement in Borno State, Nigeria, at 474 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Biu, 25 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 520 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, about 125 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
10° 26' 40" N, 12° 2' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 474 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 11:17
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:49
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shafa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shafa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 37.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 675 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,012.2 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 | 24.9 | 1.8 | 59 | 28 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 1.3 | 52 | 31 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 8.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.1 | 3.0 | 70 | 15 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 674.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.9 | 2.3 | 36 | 22 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 357.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 2.7 | 56 | 25 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 1.2 | 31 | 30 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 8.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.2 | 2.2 | 125 | 14 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 684.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.9 | 1.7 | 323 | 23 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 365.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.5 | 0.6 | 328 | 25 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 1.2 | 329 | 42 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 7.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.6 | 1.9 | 265 | 19 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 671.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.9 | 1.2 | 295 | 27 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 353.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.7 | 0.7 | 334 | 33 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shafa?
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 37.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 675 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 Shafa today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:49 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Shafa?
Local time is 11:17. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shafa?
Shafa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shafa?
DEM 474 m.
Where is Shafa located?
It is at 10.44447, 12.04720 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shafa in?
It is in Nigeria.