Location & Surroundings
Shiru is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 136 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zungeru, 41 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 165 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bida, 40 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
9° 27' 27" N, 6° 1' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 136 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 194 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:30
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shiru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shiru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 36.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.
Temperature
35.2 C
Wind
1.5 m/s NW (324 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
77 %
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 | 35.2 | 1.5 | 324 | 44 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.1 | 1.8 | 311 | 49 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 347.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 1.7 | 143 | 65 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 1.6 | 146 | 87 | 1,013.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 81 | 2.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.2 | 1.0 | 350 | 39 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 601.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.2 | 1.1 | 249 | 43 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 409.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 1.2 | 110 | 55 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 1.1 | 193 | 67 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 36.1 | 0.6 | 358 | 32 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 561.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.9 | 1.2 | 308 | 40 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 373.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 1.4 | 172 | 57 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 1.3 | 224 | 78 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 36.7 | 0.8 | 308 | 39 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 600.8 | 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 Shiru?
Now 35.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 36.2 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 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 Shiru today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Shiru?
Local time is 20:30. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shiru?
Shiru is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shiru?
DEM 136 m.
Where is Shiru located?
It is at 9.45758, 6.02681 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shiru in?
It is in Nigeria.