Location & Surroundings
Shikini is a settlement in Adamawa, Nigeria, at 627 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yola, 38 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 555 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, 45 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
8° 52' 28" N, 12° 33' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 627 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:11
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shikini
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shikini, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 33.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 670 W/m2.
Temperature
33.2 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NW (327 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 33.2 | 2.0 | 327 | 44 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 1.7 | 241 | 72 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 373.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 1.1 | 185 | 76 | 1,011.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 0.8 | 159 | 82 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 9.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.6 | 1.2 | 308 | 46 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 670.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.8 | 0.5 | 221 | 63 | 1,009.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 53 | 380.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 1.5 | 220 | 75 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 0.7 | 225 | 82 | 1,012.2 | 0.58 / 0.58 | 88 | 9.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.5 | 1.2 | 330 | 49 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 100 | 640.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 0.5 | 41 | 77 | 1,010.1 | 1.31 / 1.81 | 98 | 308.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 1.1 | 185 | 88 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.76 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 0.8 | 161 | 88 | 1,013.0 | 3.74 / 4.50 | 90 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.8 | 1.5 | 276 | 65 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 90 | 289.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shikini?
Now 33.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 33.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 670 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 Shikini today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Shikini?
Local time is 22:11. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shikini?
Shikini is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shikini?
DEM 627 m.
Where is Shikini located?
It is at 8.87455, 12.55731 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shikini in?
It is in Nigeria.