Location & Surroundings
Shafe is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 491 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bebeji, 10 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 310 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 43 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° 45' 17" N, 8° 15' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 491 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,024 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:05
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shafe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shafe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 35.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (52 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
8 %
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 | 24.3 | 1.7 | 52 | 33 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 2.6 | 45 | 35 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.4 | 4.4 | 86 | 19 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 655.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.1 | 2.7 | 125 | 27 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 411.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 1.8 | 228 | 35 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 2.0 | 206 | 41 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.6 | 2.4 | 102 | 19 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 649.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 1.7 | 95 | 27 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 409.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.8 | 1.2 | 226 | 36 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 3.1 | 232 | 54 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.2 | 3.2 | 85 | 20 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 642.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.0 | 3.1 | 73 | 23 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 405.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.6 | 0.3 | 191 | 33 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shafe?
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 35.4 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 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 Shafe today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Shafe?
Local time is 10:05. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shafe?
Shafe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shafe?
DEM 491 m.
Where is Shafe located?
It is at 11.75476, 8.26630 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shafe in?
It is in Nigeria.