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 00:29
- Sunrise 06:05
- 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 32.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 32.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 W/m2.
Temperature
32.3 C
Wind
0.7 m/s N (353 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 32.3 | 0.7 | 353 | 54 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 1.3 | 165 | 67 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 404.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 1.5 | 183 | 77 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 0.4 | 34 | 85 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 6.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.9 | 1.2 | 294 | 54 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 679.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.6 | 1.5 | 210 | 69 | 1,011.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 397.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 1.4 | 153 | 80 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 0.1 | 338 | 86 | 1,013.1 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 67 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.6 | 2.0 | 247 | 63 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 423.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 2.2 | 260 | 87 | 1,011.2 | 1.53 / 1.53 | 95 | 385.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 0.9 | 262 | 94 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 1.0 | 153 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 6.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.2 | 1.4 | 264 | 61 | 1,011.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 97 | 531.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shinkafa?
Now 32.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 32.9 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 680 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 00:29. 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.