Location & Surroundings
Shonga is a settlement in Kwara State, Nigeria, at 99 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mokwa, 33 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 255 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bida, 95 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° 1' 6" N, 5° 9' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 99 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9,957 p/km²
- Built-up 28.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:05
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Shonga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shonga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 37.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 569 W/m2.
Temperature
36.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (19 deg)
Humidity
34 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
63 %
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 | 36.1 | 1.4 | 19 | 34 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.6 | 0.3 | 90 | 36 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 392.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.8 | 1.1 | 195 | 45 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.2 | 1.4 | 243 | 81 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.4 | 0.6 | 147 | 31 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 569.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.4 | 0.8 | 89 | 35 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 407.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 2.5 | 225 | 66 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 1.6 | 240 | 81 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 37.1 | 0.5 | 345 | 31 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 581.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.0 | 1.2 | 151 | 34 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 410.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.2 | 1.9 | 237 | 60 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 1.6 | 244 | 85 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 36.7 | 0.7 | 299 | 29 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 559.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shonga?
Now 36.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 37.4 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 569 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 Shonga today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Shonga?
Local time is 21:05. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shonga?
Shonga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shonga?
DEM 99 m.
Where is Shonga located?
It is at 9.01823, 5.15153 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shonga in?
It is in Nigeria.