Location & Surroundings
Shakda is a settlement in Borno State, Nigeria, at 458 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Biu, 24 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° 29' 8" N, 12° 0' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 458 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 196 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:15
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shakda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shakda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 37.1 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 W/m2.
Temperature
37.1 C
Wind
4.2 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
78 %
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 | 37.1 | 4.2 | 81 | 15 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.8 | 1.7 | 39 | 24 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 380.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 5.2 | 44 | 21 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 2.3 | 58 | 32 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 8.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.0 | 4.4 | 80 | 14 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 667.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.6 | 3.1 | 40 | 22 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 358.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 5.2 | 39 | 18 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 1.9 | 80 | 31 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 8.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.8 | 2.1 | 64 | 15 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 711.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.9 | 0.6 | 230 | 25 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 359.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 2.0 | 68 | 26 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 1.9 | 60 | 28 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 8.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 35.1 | 1.8 | 168 | 15 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 640.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shakda?
Now 37.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 37.1 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 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 Shakda today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Shakda?
Local time is 20:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shakda?
Shakda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shakda?
DEM 458 m.
Where is Shakda located?
It is at 10.48558, 12.01569 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shakda in?
It is in Nigeria.