Location & Surroundings
Shima is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 145 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 265 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 74 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° 18' 31" N, 9° 9' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 145 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 122 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:55
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shima
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shima, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 31.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 538 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SW (208 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 24.4 | 2.9 | 208 | 88 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 2.3 | 256 | 89 | 1,012.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 1.3 | 203 | 87 | 1,013.5 | 0.24 / 0.25 | 90 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.8 | 1.3 | 301 | 52 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 538.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.3 | 1.6 | 206 | 60 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 413.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 2.2 | 228 | 72 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 2.4 | 235 | 86 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.3 | 3.3 | 235 | 54 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 625.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.9 | 3.8 | 221 | 73 | 1,011.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 97 | 403.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 3.0 | 222 | 83 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 2.8 | 222 | 85 | 1,013.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 84 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.9 | 4.9 | 224 | 58 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 575.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.4 | 4.5 | 214 | 74 | 1,011.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 94 | 380.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shima?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 31.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 538 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 Shima today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Shima?
Local time is 04:55. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shima?
Shima is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shima?
DEM 145 m.
Where is Shima located?
It is at 7.30858, 9.15607 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shima in?
It is in Nigeria.