Location & Surroundings
Daanku is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 216 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zaki Biam, 8 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 285 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 110 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° 34' 54" N, 9° 37' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 216 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 369 p/km²
- Built-up 4.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:53
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Daanku
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Daanku, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 633 W/m2.
Temperature
32.1 C
Wind
0.3 m/s NW (316 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 32.1 | 0.3 | 316 | 57 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 2.3 | 177 | 87 | 1,011.7 | 2.62 / 2.62 | 97 | 269.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 2.6 | 252 | 92 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 1.5 | 236 | 91 | 1,013.8 | 0.23 / 0.30 | 91 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.6 | 1.4 | 276 | 50 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 633.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.5 | 1.8 | 202 | 64 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 393.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 2.1 | 238 | 79 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 1.7 | 220 | 85 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 5.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.6 | 2.5 | 241 | 52 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 590.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 3.0 | 216 | 70 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 364.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 2.6 | 236 | 84 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 2.3 | 220 | 90 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 5.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.4 | 3.1 | 246 | 50 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 653.5 | 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 Daanku?
Now 32.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 633 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 Daanku today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Daanku?
Local time is 22:53. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Daanku?
Daanku is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Daanku?
DEM 216 m.
Where is Daanku located?
It is at 7.58171, 9.61782 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Daanku in?
It is in Nigeria.