Location & Surroundings
Shontiya is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 259 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lau, 36 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 450 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, 91 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° 10' 12" N, 11° 36' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 259 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 44 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:45
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Shontiya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shontiya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 27.3 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 410 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SW (244 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.20 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 | 21.8 | 1.2 | 244 | 96 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 2.6 | 251 | 98 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 1.3 | 247 | 95 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 3.2 | 251 | 71 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 344.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 1.5 | 274 | 89 | 1,012.5 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 29 | 409.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 2.0 | 237 | 93 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 1.8 | 240 | 92 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 8.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.4 | 3.5 | 252 | 57 | 1,010.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 49 | 694.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.3 | 2.0 | 237 | 86 | 1,010.7 | 2.50 / 2.52 | 86 | 348.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 1.7 | 241 | 88 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 2.1 | 237 | 92 | 1,013.3 | 1.22 / 1.29 | 98 | 7.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 3.3 | 268 | 86 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 99 | 276.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.4 | 2.4 | 245 | 91 | 1,011.8 | 0.04 / 0.24 | 99 | 296.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shontiya?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 27.3 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 410 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Shontiya today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Shontiya?
Local time is 00:45. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shontiya?
Shontiya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shontiya?
DEM 259 m.
Where is Shontiya located?
It is at 9.17011, 11.60253 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shontiya in?
It is in Nigeria.