Location & Surroundings
Shema is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 541 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dutsin-Ma, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 380 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 62 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
12° 28' 0" N, 7° 31' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 541 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 662 p/km²
- Built-up 6.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:46
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Weather in Shema
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shema, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 33.8 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 W/m2.
Temperature
30.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s E (68 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,009.0 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 30.9 | 1.1 | 68 | 44 | 1,009.0 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 4.5 | 226 | 72 | 1,013.0 | 0.73 / 0.73 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 2.6 | 242 | 78 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.8 | 1.1 | 24 | 40 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 622.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.8 | 2.5 | 145 | 43 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 465.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 5.2 | 266 | 77 | 1,013.1 | 0.62 / 0.62 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 4.3 | 240 | 86 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.0 | 4.9 | 244 | 48 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 571.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.4 | 4.1 | 262 | 61 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 418.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 5.7 | 250 | 90 | 1,012.2 | 2.21 / 2.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 3.8 | 224 | 89 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 1.80 | 90 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.0 | 6.2 | 247 | 53 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 549.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.7 | 5.4 | 241 | 70 | 1,010.7 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 22 | 218.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shema?
Now 30.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 33.8 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 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 Shema today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Shema?
Local time is 01:46. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shema?
Shema is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shema?
DEM 541 m.
Where is Shema located?
It is at 12.46667, 7.51667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shema in?
It is in Nigeria.