Location & Surroundings
Shamiga is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 172 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 15 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 265 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 70 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° 11' 27" N, 8° 58' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 172 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 250 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:21
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shamiga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shamiga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 5.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 27.9 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 340 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
5.1 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 23.9 | 5.1 | 217 | 96 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.6 | 3.7 | 214 | 96 | 1,014.9 | 0.82 / 0.82 | 100 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 5.6 | 219 | 76 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 100 | 284.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 4.4 | 210 | 86 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 340.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 4.4 | 221 | 93 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 3.4 | 212 | 94 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.1 | 4.9 | 240 | 64 | 1,012.7 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 54 | 597.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.1 | 2.8 | 220 | 86 | 1,012.3 | 1.86 / 2.07 | 97 | 375.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.9 | 4.3 | 220 | 93 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 2.9 | 217 | 95 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 48 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.4 | 5.0 | 218 | 68 | 1,011.8 | 0.27 / 0.72 | 96 | 590.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 4.5 | 228 | 84 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 61 | 330.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.3 | 4.6 | 224 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shamiga?
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 5.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 27.9 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 340 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 Shamiga today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Shamiga?
Local time is 10:21. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shamiga?
Shamiga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shamiga?
DEM 172 m.
Where is Shamiga located?
It is at 7.19071, 8.97980 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shamiga in?
It is in Nigeria.