Location & Surroundings
Dadu is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 223 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gummi, 20 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 440 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International 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
12° 5' 37" N, 4° 56' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 223 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,066 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:16
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dadu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dadu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 38.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 38.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 439 W/m2.
Temperature
38.1 C
Wind
4.1 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 38.1 | 4.1 | 98 | 12 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.6 | 4.0 | 90 | 15 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 380.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.4 | 1.9 | 100 | 20 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 2.9 | 126 | 25 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.7 | 4.3 | 120 | 13 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 439.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.2 | 3.0 | 36 | 18 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 367.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 2.6 | 72 | 23 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 2.3 | 112 | 28 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 36.2 | 2.4 | 137 | 14 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 573.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.2 | 2.7 | 29 | 18 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 403.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 3.6 | 81 | 21 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 3.3 | 103 | 26 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.8 | 2.4 | 108 | 13 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 574.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dadu?
Now 38.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 38.1 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 439 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 Dadu today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Dadu?
Local time is 01:16. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dadu?
Dadu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dadu?
DEM 223 m.
Where is Dadu located?
It is at 12.09359, 4.93843 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dadu in?
It is in Nigeria.