Location & Surroundings
Shakwada is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 628 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sofo-Birnin-Gwari, 27 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 215 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kaduna, 42 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° 56' 0" N, 7° 1' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 628 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:55
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shakwada
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shakwada, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 31.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 597 W/m2.
Temperature
22.0 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (216 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 22.0 | 1.1 | 216 | 90 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.9 | 1.5 | 54 | 48 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 596.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 0.7 | 184 | 60 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 428.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 2.2 | 195 | 92 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 2.0 | 209 | 96 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.7 | 1.3 | 259 | 53 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 628.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 2.4 | 232 | 79 | 1,011.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 99 | 397.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 2.2 | 222 | 95 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.0 | 2.2 | 210 | 95 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.2 | 1.5 | 251 | 56 | 1,012.7 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 75 | 606.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 3.2 | 262 | 87 | 1,011.8 | 2.35 / 2.88 | 44 | 338.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 2.1 | 208 | 91 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.5 | 2.5 | 209 | 97 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 2.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shakwada?
Now 22.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 31.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 597 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 Shakwada today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Shakwada?
Local time is 12:55. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shakwada?
Shakwada is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shakwada?
DEM 628 m.
Where is Shakwada located?
It is at 10.93333, 7.01667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shakwada in?
It is in Nigeria.