Location & Surroundings
Shara is a settlement in FCT, Nigeria, at 173 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwali, 27 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is 67 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 43 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
9° 5' 26" N, 6° 53' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 173 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 48 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:02
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Weather in Shara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 36.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 616 W/m2.
Temperature
35.9 C
Wind
0.3 m/s SE (122 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,010.6 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 | 35.9 | 0.3 | 122 | 38 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.5 | 1.8 | 218 | 52 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 404.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 0.9 | 106 | 64 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 0.9 | 152 | 74 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.0 | 1.2 | 249 | 41 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 615.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.3 | 1.3 | 250 | 53 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 353.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 1.3 | 113 | 66 | 1,010.1 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 0.2 | 173 | 77 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 37.0 | 0.6 | 164 | 37 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 618.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.8 | 2.0 | 176 | 49 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 401.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.9 | 2.5 | 189 | 76 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 0.9 | 178 | 87 | 1,011.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.5 | 1.1 | 204 | 47 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 525.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shara?
Now 35.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 36.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 616 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 Shara today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Shara?
Local time is 01:02. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shara?
Shara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shara?
DEM 173 m.
Where is Shara located?
It is at 9.09057, 6.88595 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shara in?
It is in Nigeria.