Location & Surroundings
Shai is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 274 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Minna, 21 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 100 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Minna Airport, 31 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
9° 29' 58" N, 6° 42' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 274 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 161 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:30
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Weather in Shai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 36.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 547 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (117 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,014.4 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 | 25.0 | 1.6 | 117 | 61 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 0.2 | 130 | 61 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.6 | 0.5 | 100 | 21 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 547.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 0.6 | 200 | 23 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 406.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 1.5 | 92 | 33 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 1.6 | 143 | 57 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.9 | 2.1 | 196 | 36 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 575.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.7 | 1.4 | 232 | 42 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 392.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.8 | 1.2 | 32 | 59 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 1.0 | 114 | 67 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.2 | 1.6 | 213 | 28 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 609.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.4 | 1.4 | 247 | 39 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 401.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.2 | 2.1 | 31 | 44 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shai?
Now 25.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 36.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 547 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 Shai today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Shai?
Local time is 12:30. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shai?
Shai is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shai?
DEM 274 m.
Where is Shai located?
It is at 9.49947, 6.70007 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shai in?
It is in Nigeria.