Location & Surroundings
Shafar is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 395 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ringim, 8 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 390 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 77 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° 6' 26" N, 9° 13' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 395 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,030 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:05
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shafar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shafar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 33.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 W/m2.
Temperature
33.2 C
Wind
2.8 m/s NE (65 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 33.2 | 2.8 | 65 | 15 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 3.5 | 25 | 19 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 370.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.1 | 3.1 | 45 | 21 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.3 | 3.1 | 96 | 29 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.2 | 3.6 | 80 | 12 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 633.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 2.5 | 46 | 17 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 376.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 3.9 | 40 | 15 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.5 | 2.9 | 98 | 17 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.7 | 4.1 | 70 | 8 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 635.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 3.0 | 26 | 13 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 375.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 4.0 | 30 | 12 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 2.9 | 66 | 16 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 34.1 | 4.2 | 73 | 8 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 618.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shafar?
Now 33.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 33.2 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 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 Shafar today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Shafar?
Local time is 23:05. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shafar?
Shafar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shafar?
DEM 395 m.
Where is Shafar located?
It is at 12.10735, 9.22595 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shafar in?
It is in Nigeria.