Location & Surroundings
Dakala is a settlement in Kebbi, Nigeria, at 246 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jega, 17 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 500 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport, 12 km away.
Also known as: Dak
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° 22' 43" N, 4° 24' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 246 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,629 p/km²
- Built-up 12.7%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:09
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Dakala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dakala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.2 to 36.7 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 608 W/m2.
Temperature
28.5 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SW (210 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 | 28.5 | 2.9 | 210 | 53 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 2.6 | 214 | 64 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.7 | 2.0 | 187 | 30 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 608.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.8 | 3.7 | 205 | 35 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 448.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.3 | 3.7 | 196 | 51 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.6 | 3.1 | 207 | 63 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.1 | 2.0 | 209 | 36 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 605.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.2 | 4.2 | 125 | 41 | 1,008.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 43 | 418.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 30.2 | 2.4 | 211 | 42 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 1.7 | 245 | 65 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 36.2 | 0.7 | 280 | 33 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 565.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.0 | 3.5 | 167 | 34 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 440.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.8 | 3.4 | 237 | 66 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dakala?
Now 28.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.2 to 36.7 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 608 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 Dakala today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Dakala?
Local time is 12:09. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dakala?
Dakala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dakala?
DEM 246 m.
Where is Dakala located?
It is at 12.37850, 4.40234 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dakala in?
It is in Nigeria.