Location & Surroundings
Shakyo is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 149 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 18 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 55 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
7° 12' 41" N, 8° 37' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 149 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,062 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:05
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shakyo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shakyo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 34.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 W/m2.
Temperature
34.0 C
Wind
3.5 m/s NE (44 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 34.0 | 3.5 | 44 | 22 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.6 | 0.3 | 286 | 33 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 426.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.1 | 1.6 | 242 | 45 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 0.5 | 177 | 56 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.7 | 0.5 | 114 | 29 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 679.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.5 | 2.1 | 229 | 41 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 422.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 2.4 | 220 | 61 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 2.1 | 213 | 91 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 4.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.9 | 1.3 | 236 | 43 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 662.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.4 | 1.5 | 184 | 51 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 414.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 2.2 | 221 | 70 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 1.3 | 207 | 90 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 35.0 | 0.5 | 107 | 40 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 660.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shakyo?
Now 34.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 34.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 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 Shakyo today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Shakyo?
Local time is 21:05. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shakyo?
Shakyo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shakyo?
DEM 149 m.
Where is Shakyo located?
It is at 7.21144, 8.62489 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shakyo in?
It is in Nigeria.