Location & Surroundings
Shaga is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 123 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 20 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 245 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 56 km away.
Also known as: Shagba
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° 31' 58" N, 9° 5' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 123 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 510 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:21
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shaga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shaga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 32.7 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 W/m2.
Temperature
32.7 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (283 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 32.7 | 1.3 | 283 | 51 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.6 | 1.6 | 205 | 58 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 409.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 2.2 | 228 | 73 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 2.7 | 220 | 88 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 5.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.7 | 2.5 | 241 | 54 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 657.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.0 | 3.0 | 213 | 71 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 400.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.0 | 2.3 | 214 | 81 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 2.9 | 224 | 88 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 31.6 | 4.4 | 217 | 60 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 576.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.5 | 4.4 | 210 | 80 | 1,010.9 | 1.00 / 1.00 | 68 | 288.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 4.0 | 233 | 86 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 2.3 | 216 | 90 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.3 | 3.6 | 244 | 58 | 1,011.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 89 | 587.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shaga?
Now 32.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 32.7 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 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 Shaga today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Shaga?
Local time is 23:21. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shaga?
Shaga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shaga?
DEM 123 m.
Where is Shaga located?
It is at 7.53282, 9.09492 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shaga in?
It is in Nigeria.