Location & Surroundings
Shimem is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 106 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 25 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 250 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 68 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° 5' 50" N, 8° 34' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 106 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 212 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:57
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shimem
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shimem, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 31.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 542 W/m2.
Temperature
31.6 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 31.6 | 1.4 | 217 | 62 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 2.7 | 159 | 90 | 1,011.4 | 11.54 / 11.54 | 100 | 184.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.5 | 1.8 | 269 | 92 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 1.2 | 231 | 92 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 2.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.4 | 0.6 | 278 | 56 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 542.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.5 | 1.5 | 187 | 70 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 425.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 2.3 | 228 | 83 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 2.1 | 214 | 89 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 5.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.6 | 3.1 | 211 | 60 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 629.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.0 | 2.5 | 207 | 81 | 1,011.7 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 72 | 381.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 2.8 | 211 | 89 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 2.4 | 204 | 91 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 4.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.9 | 3.6 | 210 | 63 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 600.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shimem?
Now 31.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 31.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 542 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 Shimem today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Shimem?
Local time is 20:57. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shimem?
Shimem is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shimem?
DEM 106 m.
Where is Shimem located?
It is at 7.09723, 8.58271 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimem in?
It is in Nigeria.