Location & Surroundings
Dakuna is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 378 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Anka, 19 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 385 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gusau, 71 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° 14' 18" N, 6° 2' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 378 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 44 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:35
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Dakuna
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dakuna, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 37.1 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
3.8 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,013.5 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 | 23.9 | 3.8 | 98 | 26 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.1 | 5.8 | 87 | 13 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 617.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.3 | 3.1 | 60 | 17 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 417.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.5 | 3.7 | 61 | 19 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 4.3 | 79 | 21 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.9 | 4.4 | 87 | 10 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 626.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.0 | 2.2 | 47 | 15 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 415.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.1 | 2.5 | 112 | 18 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.9 | 2.9 | 165 | 28 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.7 | 2.8 | 84 | 13 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 581.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.0 | 2.3 | 61 | 15 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 414.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 0.5 | 30 | 19 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.7 | 3.5 | 160 | 29 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 1.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dakuna?
Now 23.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 37.1 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 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 Dakuna today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Dakuna?
Local time is 13:35. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dakuna?
Dakuna is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dakuna?
DEM 378 m.
Where is Dakuna located?
It is at 12.23834, 6.04766 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dakuna in?
It is in Nigeria.