Location & Surroundings
Shuni is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 324 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dange, 12 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 495 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 9 km away.
Also known as: Shunni
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
12° 56' 46" N, 5° 17' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 324 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11,105 p/km²
- Built-up 24.3%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:28
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Shuni
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Shuni, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.2 to 39.5 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 590 W/m2.
Temperature
32.4 C
Wind
2.9 m/s E (105 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 32.4 | 2.9 | 105 | 20 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.3 | 3.0 | 78 | 23 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 4.3 | 74 | 24 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 39.5 | 7.1 | 100 | 10 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 589.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.1 | 3.5 | 109 | 15 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 406.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.5 | 4.0 | 72 | 18 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 4.1 | 118 | 18 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.2 | 5.7 | 107 | 9 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 567.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.0 | 2.1 | 172 | 14 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 388.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.9 | 3.3 | 39 | 15 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 3.8 | 98 | 17 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.4 | 4.5 | 95 | 9 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 573.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.7 | 3.2 | 62 | 12 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 384.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Shuni?
Now 32.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.2 to 39.5 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 590 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 Shuni today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Shuni?
Local time is 06:28. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Shuni?
Shuni is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Shuni?
DEM 324 m.
Where is Shuni located?
It is at 12.94618, 5.28551 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Shuni in?
It is in Nigeria.