Location & Surroundings
Shapera is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 178 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zaki Biam, 27 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 265 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 92 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° 41' 34" N, 9° 26' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 178 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 323 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:21
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shapera
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shapera, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 W/m2.
Temperature
34.2 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (296 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 34.2 | 1.1 | 296 | 44 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.2 | 1.9 | 180 | 59 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 401.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 2.0 | 230 | 73 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 2.0 | 229 | 86 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 5.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.5 | 2.4 | 249 | 50 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 655.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.6 | 2.7 | 224 | 64 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 395.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 2.2 | 223 | 82 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 2.2 | 225 | 87 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.9 | 3.4 | 228 | 54 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 533.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 4.2 | 213 | 80 | 1,010.7 | 1.22 / 1.22 | 58 | 277.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 4.1 | 241 | 85 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 2.5 | 226 | 90 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.1 | 3.3 | 247 | 53 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 625.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shapera?
Now 34.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 34.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 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 Shapera today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Shapera?
Local time is 21:21. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shapera?
Shapera is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shapera?
DEM 178 m.
Where is Shapera located?
It is at 7.69287, 9.44964 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shapera in?
It is in Nigeria.