Location & Surroundings
Shiko is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 124 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Igbor, 20 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 235 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 39 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
7° 23' 23" N, 8° 46' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 124 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 187 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:56
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shiko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shiko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 33.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 640 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
2.6 m/s S (189 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 25.2 | 2.6 | 189 | 88 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.8 | 2.9 | 205 | 53 | 1,008.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 15 | 640.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.3 | 3.3 | 219 | 74 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 369.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 3.7 | 212 | 83 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 3.3 | 212 | 92 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.5 | 3.1 | 240 | 59 | 1,010.2 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 93 | 450.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 1.7 | 228 | 76 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 34 | 176.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 1.6 | 226 | 82 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.6 | 2.8 | 214 | 90 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.1 | 3.0 | 236 | 54 | 1,009.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 72 | 561.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.5 | 3.1 | 191 | 76 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 286.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 4.0 | 212 | 82 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.5 | 3.2 | 209 | 91 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shiko?
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 33.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 640 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 06:11 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Shiko?
Local time is 18:56. 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 124 m.
Where is Shiko located?
It is at 7.38969, 8.77723 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shiko in?
It is in Nigeria.