Location & Surroundings
Damaka is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 559 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tsafe, 20 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 320 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 52 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
11° 54' 16" N, 7° 5' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 559 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 390 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:59
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Damaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Damaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 35.2 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 W/m2.
Temperature
27.6 C
Wind
3.1 m/s NE (57 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 27.6 | 3.1 | 57 | 20 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 2.5 | 80 | 23 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 3.7 | 104 | 29 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.2 | 5.2 | 83 | 15 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 638.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.2 | 2.9 | 47 | 20 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 411.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 1.6 | 74 | 25 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 3.1 | 87 | 24 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.0 | 5.1 | 76 | 12 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 639.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.8 | 2.8 | 73 | 18 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 409.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 0.6 | 142 | 26 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 2.1 | 212 | 41 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.8 | 2.0 | 84 | 14 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 588.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.9 | 1.4 | 91 | 18 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 398.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Damaka?
Now 27.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 35.2 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 639 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 Damaka today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Damaka?
Local time is 04:59. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Damaka?
Damaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Damaka?
DEM 559 m.
Where is Damaka located?
It is at 11.90454, 7.09192 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Damaka in?
It is in Nigeria.