Location & Surroundings
Sheme is a third-order administrative division in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 620 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Funtua, 30 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 295 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 69 km away.
Overview
Sheme is ward in Katsina State, Nigeria.
It is located in Faskari, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Faskari
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 42' 17" N, 7° 6' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 620 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 488 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:18
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Places in Sheme
Weather in Sheme
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sheme, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 29.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 533 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (206 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 26.4 | 2.1 | 206 | 70 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 3.1 | 157 | 93 | 1,015.1 | 6.48 / 6.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 1.8 | 140 | 84 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 1.96 | 96 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.8 | 1.4 | 69 | 54 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 533.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 1.6 | 236 | 68 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 33 | 263.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 2.7 | 217 | 88 | 1,011.7 | 2.16 / 2.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 1.4 | 190 | 87 | 1,012.1 | 6.74 / 8.90 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 5.2 | 202 | 71 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 377.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.0 | 3.0 | 200 | 88 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 123.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 2.8 | 189 | 93 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 4.5 | 189 | 94 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.4 | 3.9 | 204 | 59 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 574.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.3 | 3.6 | 221 | 82 | 1,012.2 | 0.52 / 0.52 | 63 | 418.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sheme?
Now 26.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 29.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 533 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 Sheme today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Sheme?
Local time is 04:18. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sheme?
Sheme is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Sheme?
DEM 620 m.
Where is Sheme located?
It is at 11.70475, 7.11305 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sheme in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry