Location & Surroundings
Shinkafa is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 254 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Takum, 6 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 345 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bamenda, about 135 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° 15' 10" N, 10° 2' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 254 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 10 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:17
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shinkafa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shinkafa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 33.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 684 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (183 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
41 %
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 | 24.2 | 1.4 | 183 | 78 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 0.2 | 28 | 86 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.1 | 0.7 | 360 | 52 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 684.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.4 | 1.5 | 168 | 65 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 399.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 1.1 | 159 | 75 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 0.7 | 279 | 87 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.9 | 1.0 | 274 | 59 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 453.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 2.0 | 241 | 79 | 1,011.0 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 79 | 392.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.1 | 0.8 | 193 | 88 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 0.3 | 278 | 92 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.2 | 1.8 | 284 | 55 | 1,010.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 92 | 657.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 1.9 | 228 | 78 | 1,010.4 | 0.48 / 0.49 | 100 | 378.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.9 | 0.9 | 209 | 87 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shinkafa?
Now 24.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 33.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 684 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 Shinkafa today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Shinkafa?
Local time is 12:17. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shinkafa?
Shinkafa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shinkafa?
DEM 254 m.
Where is Shinkafa located?
It is at 7.25274, 10.03952 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shinkafa in?
It is in Nigeria.