Location & Surroundings
Shiko is a settlement in Kebbi, Nigeria, at 192 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kangiwa, 23 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 560 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gaya Airport, 63 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
12° 24' 35" N, 3° 40' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 192 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 316 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:16
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shiko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shiko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 37.5 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
3.6 m/s E (72 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
16 %
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 | 26.4 | 3.6 | 72 | 19 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 4.2 | 92 | 24 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.5 | 6.0 | 92 | 10 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 622.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.7 | 2.5 | 76 | 15 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 462.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 1.9 | 169 | 22 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 2.8 | 225 | 29 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.2 | 1.3 | 222 | 16 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 604.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.7 | 3.2 | 56 | 18 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 443.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.7 | 0.7 | 60 | 30 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 2.0 | 197 | 34 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.9 | 1.5 | 119 | 14 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 585.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.1 | 2.7 | 87 | 18 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 416.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.0 | 3.6 | 194 | 25 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shiko?
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 37.5 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 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 Shiko today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Shiko?
Local time is 07:16. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shiko?
Shiko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shiko?
DEM 192 m.
Where is Shiko located?
It is at 12.40977, 3.66833 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shiko in?
It is in Nigeria.