Location & Surroundings
Dakko is a third-order administrative division in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 335 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Anka, 26 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 405 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 93 km away.
Overview
Dakko is ward in Zamfara State, Nigeria.
It is located in Bakura, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Bakura
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 19' 6" N, 5° 48' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 335 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 86 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:37
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Places in Dakko
Mountains & Terrain in Dakko
Weather in Dakko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dakko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 34.3 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 583 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
4.0 m/s E (95 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 26.4 | 4.0 | 95 | 75 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 2.9 | 247 | 84 | 1,013.1 | 1.27 / 1.27 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 2.9 | 172 | 83 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 81 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.3 | 1.8 | 220 | 44 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 583.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.6 | 3.8 | 227 | 53 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 427.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 4.7 | 252 | 88 | 1,013.3 | 9.20 / 9.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 4.1 | 211 | 84 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 94 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.8 | 5.3 | 230 | 54 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 521.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.7 | 3.3 | 257 | 68 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 420.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 4.2 | 209 | 87 | 1,012.3 | 1.50 / 1.50 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 3.6 | 230 | 90 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.4 | 5.5 | 239 | 54 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 590.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.9 | 3.8 | 211 | 75 | 1,011.2 | 0.78 / 0.78 | 95 | 223.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dakko?
Now 26.4 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 34.3 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 583 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 06:24 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Dakko?
Local time is 04:37. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dakko?
Dakko is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Dakko?
DEM 335 m.
Where is Dakko located?
It is at 12.31839, 5.80326 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dakko in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry