Location & Surroundings
Shimfida is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 474 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ruma, 18 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 430 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 66 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° 53' 0" N, 7° 4' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 474 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 481 p/km²
- Built-up 15.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:14
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Nearby
Weather in Shimfida
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shimfida, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 36.1 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 W/m2.
Temperature
31.0 C
Wind
3.3 m/s E (96 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 31.0 | 3.3 | 96 | 20 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.3 | 3.7 | 104 | 25 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 3.5 | 95 | 31 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.1 | 6.6 | 80 | 16 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 645.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.3 | 2.5 | 103 | 21 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 425.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.9 | 2.7 | 41 | 24 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 3.7 | 85 | 31 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.4 | 5.1 | 88 | 16 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 644.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.3 | 1.8 | 48 | 21 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 425.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.2 | 0.1 | 321 | 29 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 2.0 | 135 | 30 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.1 | 1.8 | 121 | 16 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 638.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.6 | 0.8 | 79 | 23 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 401.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shimfida?
Now 31.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 36.1 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 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 Shimfida today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Shimfida?
Local time is 02:14. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shimfida?
Shimfida is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shimfida?
DEM 474 m.
Where is Shimfida located?
It is at 12.88333, 7.06667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shimfida in?
It is in Nigeria.