Location & Surroundings
Daforo is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 341 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rijau, 16 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 350 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport, about 165 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
11° 12' 22" N, 5° 8' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 341 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,145 p/km²
- Built-up 8.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:22
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Daforo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Daforo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 35.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 616 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (168 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 24.9 | 1.1 | 168 | 55 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 1.3 | 124 | 71 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.6 | 2.1 | 111 | 28 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 615.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.1 | 1.5 | 93 | 35 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 438.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 1.2 | 211 | 60 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 2.1 | 163 | 70 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.4 | 1.2 | 103 | 34 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 549.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 0.8 | 38 | 39 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 418.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.6 | 1.0 | 149 | 64 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 1.5 | 190 | 70 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.1 | 2.7 | 81 | 23 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 593.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.8 | 1.4 | 102 | 29 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 435.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.6 | 0.8 | 129 | 39 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Daforo?
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 35.6 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 616 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 Daforo today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Daforo?
Local time is 09:22. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Daforo?
Daforo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Daforo?
DEM 341 m.
Where is Daforo located?
It is at 11.20601, 5.14915 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Daforo in?
It is in Nigeria.