Location & Surroundings
Sham is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 110 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 26 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 250 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 64 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° 7' 56" N, 8° 39' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 110 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 310 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:59
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Sham
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sham, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 30.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,011.6 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 | 24.3 | 2.5 | 211 | 93 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 2.5 | 204 | 95 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.6 | 2.8 | 227 | 65 | 1,011.0 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 628.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 2.2 | 231 | 84 | 1,010.9 | 0.16 / 0.25 | 100 | 247.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 2.4 | 211 | 93 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 2.5 | 211 | 95 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.3 | 2.8 | 218 | 68 | 1,010.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 88 | 545.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 2.1 | 217 | 84 | 1,010.5 | 0.13 / 0.19 | 11 | 276.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.5 | 3.8 | 213 | 91 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 3.2 | 205 | 94 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.6 | 4.6 | 207 | 70 | 1,011.2 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 67 | 506.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 3.0 | 207 | 86 | 1,011.2 | 0.02 / 0.24 | 95 | 329.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.0 | 2.5 | 208 | 91 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sham?
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 30.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 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 Sham today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Sham?
Local time is 06:59. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sham?
Sham is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sham?
DEM 110 m.
Where is Sham located?
It is at 7.13212, 8.65374 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sham in?
It is in Nigeria.