Location & Surroundings
Shivela is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 148 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 34 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 255 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 75 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° 33' 33" N, 9° 16' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 148 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 104 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:51
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shivela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shivela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 34.1 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Temperature
29.6 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (221 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 29.6 | 0.7 | 221 | 52 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 2.0 | 252 | 77 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 1.6 | 241 | 84 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.1 | 2.8 | 230 | 47 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 651.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.5 | 3.9 | 215 | 68 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 287.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 3.4 | 226 | 80 | 1,012.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 2.4 | 242 | 87 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 69 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.2 | 2.9 | 249 | 50 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 623.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.5 | 2.9 | 222 | 65 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 391.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 2.8 | 231 | 81 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 2.9 | 228 | 88 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.5 | 2.8 | 246 | 51 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 637.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.6 | 2.6 | 208 | 64 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 357.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shivela?
Now 29.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 34.1 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 651 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 Shivela today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Shivela?
Local time is 05:51. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shivela?
Shivela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shivela?
DEM 148 m.
Where is Shivela located?
It is at 7.55907, 9.27743 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shivela in?
It is in Nigeria.