Location & Surroundings
Shedu is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 162 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 8 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 280 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 89 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° 14' 3" N, 9° 15' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 162 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 184 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:17
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shedu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shedu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 34.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 706 W/m2.
Temperature
28.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (321 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 28.2 | 1.0 | 321 | 62 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 0.9 | 154 | 75 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 0.8 | 177 | 81 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 6.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.0 | 0.4 | 221 | 45 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 705.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.0 | 1.4 | 279 | 57 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 429.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 2.4 | 222 | 78 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 2.6 | 230 | 88 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 6.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.2 | 2.7 | 234 | 53 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 696.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.1 | 3.5 | 222 | 74 | 1,010.1 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 100 | 357.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 4.6 | 221 | 84 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 4.3 | 232 | 89 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.2 | 3.7 | 246 | 61 | 1,011.4 | 0.05 / 0.06 | 98 | 562.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.5 | 2.8 | 209 | 84 | 1,011.1 | 2.82 / 2.89 | 100 | 208.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shedu?
Now 28.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 34.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 706 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 Shedu today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Shedu?
Local time is 03:17. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shedu?
Shedu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shedu?
DEM 162 m.
Where is Shedu located?
It is at 7.23409, 9.26193 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shedu in?
It is in Nigeria.