Location & Surroundings
Dakassa is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 256 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dogondoutchi, 32 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 605 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Dogondoutchi Airport, 27 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
13° 30' 0" N, 4° 17' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 256 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 18:04
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dakassa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dakassa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 38.5 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 572 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
3.0 m/s SE (117 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
9 %
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 | 25.4 | 3.0 | 117 | 21 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 38.5 | 3.3 | 143 | 9 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 572.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.2 | 3.3 | 89 | 13 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 410.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 1.4 | 82 | 18 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.6 | 3.9 | 113 | 19 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 38.6 | 2.5 | 137 | 10 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 568.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.1 | 1.5 | 134 | 15 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 407.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.2 | 0.2 | 270 | 19 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.8 | 3.7 | 101 | 19 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 38.9 | 4.4 | 153 | 10 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 569.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.1 | 2.1 | 143 | 14 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 408.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.8 | 1.9 | 322 | 19 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.3 | 3.9 | 77 | 18 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dakassa?
Now 25.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 38.5 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 572 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 Dakassa today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Dakassa?
Local time is 18:04. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dakassa?
Dakassa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dakassa?
DEM 256 m.
Where is Dakassa located?
It is at 13.50000, 4.28333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dakassa in?
It is in Nigeria.