Location & Surroundings
Shika is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 196 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mokwa, 41 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 305 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, about 120 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
9° 29' 0" N, 4° 44' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 196 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:06
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 37.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 590 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (262 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,013.8 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 | 24.1 | 1.3 | 262 | 75 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.4 | 1.9 | 88 | 28 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 590.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.1 | 1.6 | 125 | 36 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 418.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.8 | 1.7 | 182 | 55 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 1.3 | 211 | 78 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.1 | 1.0 | 88 | 31 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 520.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.0 | 0.9 | 139 | 38 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 408.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 1.5 | 225 | 63 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.1 | 1.8 | 201 | 74 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.4 | 0.9 | 83 | 33 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 550.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.8 | 1.8 | 123 | 39 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 375.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.9 | 2.8 | 205 | 67 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.8 | 1.6 | 193 | 80 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shika?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 37.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 590 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 Shika today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Shika?
Local time is 19:06. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shika?
Shika is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shika?
DEM 196 m.
Where is Shika located?
It is at 9.48333, 4.73333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shika in?
It is in Nigeria.