Location & Surroundings
Shika is a third-order administrative division in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 675 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hunkuyi, 13 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 17 km away.
Overview
Shika is ward in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
It is located in Giwa, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Giwa
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 12' 18" N, 7° 32' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 675 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:35
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Places in Shika
Mountains & Terrain in Shika
Weather in Shika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 31.4 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 5.9 mm. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
2.2 m/s W (272 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
72 %
Precip
5.91 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 | 22.4 | 2.2 | 272 | 88 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 2.6 | 233 | 92 | 1,014.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.4 | 3.0 | 236 | 54 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 604.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 3.9 | 249 | 84 | 1,011.2 | 3.72 / 3.72 | 100 | 359.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 3.2 | 201 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 2.19 / 5.91 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 3.9 | 221 | 93 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 1.56 | 98 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.5 | 4.5 | 219 | 61 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 28 | 624.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 3.3 | 248 | 87 | 1,012.1 | 5.86 / 5.92 | 94 | 385.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.4 | 4.3 | 138 | 98 | 1,014.4 | 6.54 / 12.46 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 2.2 | 288 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 2.62 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.8 | 3.8 | 218 | 58 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 511.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 3.9 | 215 | 90 | 1,011.9 | 2.40 / 2.40 | 97 | 452.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.1 | 2.6 | 254 | 94 | 1,012.8 | 0.36 / 2.75 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shika?
Now 22.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 31.4 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 5.9 mm. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shika today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Shika?
Local time is 08:35. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shika?
Shika is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Shika?
DEM 675 m.
Where is Shika located?
It is at 11.20503, 7.54771 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shika in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry