Location & Surroundings
Shema is a third-order administrative division in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 564 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dutsin-Ma, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 385 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 57 km away.
Overview
Shema is ward in Katsina State, Nigeria.
It is located in Dutsin-Ma, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Dutsin-Ma
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 30' 23" N, 7° 31' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 564 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 107 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:29
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Places in Shema
Weather in Shema
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shema, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 34.8 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 609 W/m2.
Temperature
33.6 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,012.2 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 | 33.6 | 1.9 | 93 | 15 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.7 | 3.0 | 42 | 18 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 401.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 2.8 | 36 | 18 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 3.4 | 72 | 22 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 2.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.8 | 5.0 | 84 | 13 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 609.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 2.2 | 97 | 19 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 364.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 3.2 | 67 | 21 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 4.2 | 85 | 25 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 35.8 | 5.1 | 86 | 13 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 640.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.2 | 1.8 | 111 | 19 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 406.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 3.6 | 39 | 18 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 3.8 | 77 | 22 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 2.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 36.4 | 4.5 | 71 | 11 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 642.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shema?
Now 33.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 34.8 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 609 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 06:20 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Shema?
Local time is 00:29. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shema?
Shema is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Shema?
DEM 564 m.
Where is Shema located?
It is at 12.50637, 7.53111 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shema in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry