Location & Surroundings
Dafasi is a settlement in Kebbi, Nigeria, at 250 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Argungu, 29 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 520 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 49 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° 52' 3" N, 4° 45' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 250 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:06
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Dafasi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dafasi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 34.0 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 497 W/m2.
Temperature
27.9 C
Wind
2.9 m/s S (174 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
23 %
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 | 27.9 | 2.9 | 174 | 58 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 2.5 | 203 | 70 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 1.4 | 202 | 75 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.0 | 2.4 | 172 | 42 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 496.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.5 | 4.1 | 176 | 47 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 490.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 2.1 | 260 | 56 | 1,010.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.7 | 3.3 | 188 | 73 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.7 | 4.1 | 203 | 43 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 609.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.8 | 3.5 | 193 | 50 | 1,008.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 5 | 496.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.2 | 5.8 | 161 | 76 | 1,012.7 | 1.65 / 1.66 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 3.7 | 173 | 81 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 90 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.4 | 4.9 | 235 | 51 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 441.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.7 | 2.8 | 222 | 54 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 387.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dafasi?
Now 27.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 34.0 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 497 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 Dafasi today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Dafasi?
Local time is 03:06. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dafasi?
Dafasi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dafasi?
DEM 250 m.
Where is Dafasi located?
It is at 12.86759, 4.75842 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dafasi in?
It is in Nigeria.