Location & Surroundings
Dakai is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 514 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tsafe, 14 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 335 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 39 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° 2' 2" N, 7° 1' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 514 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,133 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:39
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dakai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dakai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 3.4 mm. Solar peaks near 587 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (100 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.39 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 | 22.3 | 1.6 | 100 | 91 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 2.0 | 254 | 88 | 1,013.8 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 99 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.4 | 1.4 | 185 | 49 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 587.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.7 | 2.0 | 155 | 58 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 470.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 2.4 | 239 | 83 | 1,012.7 | 3.39 / 3.39 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 1.9 | 210 | 87 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 3.29 | 99 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.8 | 1.5 | 150 | 49 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 562.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.2 | 0.7 | 230 | 59 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 470.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.7 | 2.8 | 230 | 76 | 1,011.9 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 2.8 | 207 | 88 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.1 | 2.1 | 212 | 53 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 647.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.7 | 2.4 | 288 | 59 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 407.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.0 | 3.8 | 212 | 84 | 1,012.6 | 4.27 / 4.27 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dakai?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 31.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 3.4 mm. Solar peaks near 587 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dakai today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Dakai?
Local time is 11:39. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dakai?
Dakai is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dakai?
DEM 514 m.
Where is Dakai located?
It is at 12.03380, 7.02413 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dakai in?
It is in Nigeria.