Location & Surroundings
Shara is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 174 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lafia, 3 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 130 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 85 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
8° 28' 1" N, 8° 31' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 174 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 311 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:11
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 35.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (241 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,012.6 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 | 25.2 | 0.7 | 241 | 83 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 1.3 | 273 | 82 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.0 | 1.9 | 228 | 40 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 644.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.4 | 2.4 | 199 | 55 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 389.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 1.1 | 252 | 75 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 1.5 | 243 | 83 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.0 | 2.6 | 249 | 46 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 638.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.2 | 2.5 | 207 | 61 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 390.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.0 | 1.4 | 236 | 77 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 1.9 | 232 | 86 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.6 | 3.0 | 251 | 50 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 590.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.7 | 2.4 | 209 | 61 | 1,008.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 54 | 373.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.5 | 1.5 | 232 | 82 | 1,010.3 | 1.00 / 1.02 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shara?
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 35.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 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 06:13 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Shara?
Local time is 11:11. 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 174 m.
Where is Shara located?
It is at 8.46701, 8.52299 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shara in?
It is in Nigeria.