Location & Surroundings
Shema is a settlement in Kebbi, Nigeria, at 185 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Maiyama, 36 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 500 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International 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° 1' 21" N, 4° 2' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 185 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,654 p/km²
- Built-up 7.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:48
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shema
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shema, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 36.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Temperature
28.2 C
Wind
2.9 m/s E (79 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 2.9 | 79 | 36 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 2.8 | 144 | 46 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.4 | 2.5 | 109 | 22 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 594.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.4 | 1.6 | 52 | 21 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 429.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 2.3 | 84 | 20 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 2.8 | 73 | 30 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.2 | 3.4 | 128 | 15 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 602.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.1 | 2.8 | 218 | 21 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 437.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.7 | 0.6 | 357 | 28 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 2.2 | 139 | 32 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.3 | 2.3 | 120 | 18 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 599.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.3 | 3.0 | 223 | 21 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 435.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.7 | 0.8 | 281 | 29 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shema?
Now 28.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 36.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 595 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 06:34 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Shema?
Local time is 09:48. 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 185 m.
Where is Shema located?
It is at 12.02258, 4.04461 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shema in?
It is in Nigeria.