Location & Surroundings
Dakko is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 340 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Anka, 28 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 410 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 91 km away.
Also known as: Dikko
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° 18' 34" N, 5° 46' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 340 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,926 p/km²
- Built-up 11.8%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:59
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Dakko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dakko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 38.5 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 593 W/m2.
Temperature
32.0 C
Wind
2.3 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 32.0 | 2.3 | 67 | 18 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 2.7 | 120 | 25 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.2 | 3.0 | 146 | 31 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.5 | 3.4 | 68 | 15 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 593.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.4 | 4.1 | 61 | 18 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 401.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.3 | 3.8 | 106 | 23 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 3.8 | 131 | 25 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 39.9 | 5.4 | 91 | 10 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 600.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.3 | 4.2 | 61 | 15 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 406.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.0 | 3.8 | 69 | 18 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 3.8 | 130 | 23 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 39.0 | 5.1 | 91 | 10 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 576.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.5 | 3.5 | 75 | 11 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 373.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dakko?
Now 32.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 38.5 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 593 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 Dakko today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Dakko?
Local time is 03:59. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dakko?
Dakko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dakko?
DEM 340 m.
Where is Dakko located?
It is at 12.30947, 5.76680 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dakko in?
It is in Nigeria.