Location & Surroundings
Shira is a third-order administrative division in Bauchi, Nigeria, at 463 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Disina, 18 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 390 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, about 115 km away.
Overview
Shira is ward in Bauchi State, Nigeria.
It is located in Shira, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Shira
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 28' 35" N, 10° 4' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 463 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 400 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:09
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Places in Shira
Mountains & Terrain in Shira
Weather in Shira
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 35.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 W/m2.
Temperature
30.0 C
Wind
2.2 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,009.7 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 | 30.0 | 2.2 | 91 | 28 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 2.4 | 64 | 30 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 1.8 | 68 | 36 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 5.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.6 | 3.6 | 70 | 20 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 671.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.1 | 1.6 | 150 | 28 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 396.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.0 | 1.7 | 40 | 32 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 1.8 | 83 | 38 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.0 | 3.0 | 94 | 21 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 670.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.2 | 2.9 | 92 | 24 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 391.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 2.7 | 101 | 27 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 2.3 | 109 | 45 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 5.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.7 | 4.4 | 75 | 16 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 669.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.0 | 1.1 | 52 | 25 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 397.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shira?
Now 30.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 35.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 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 Shira today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Shira?
Local time is 01:09. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shira?
Shira is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Shira?
DEM 463 m.
Where is Shira located?
It is at 11.47645, 10.08254 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shira in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
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