Location & Surroundings
Dampa is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 401 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dambatta, 33 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 415 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 66 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° 35' 6" N, 8° 46' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 401 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 562 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:48
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Dampa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dampa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 38.2 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 W/m2.
Temperature
27.4 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,010.9 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 | 27.4 | 3.1 | 78 | 25 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 3.5 | 67 | 23 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.2 | 5.2 | 83 | 11 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 628.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.8 | 3.0 | 75 | 15 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 378.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 3.0 | 79 | 19 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 2.4 | 70 | 21 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 39.2 | 5.8 | 68 | 9 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 630.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.4 | 4.3 | 45 | 13 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 379.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.1 | 4.4 | 42 | 14 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 3.0 | 46 | 16 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.4 | 5.9 | 89 | 6 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 638.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.9 | 2.8 | 80 | 10 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 383.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.0 | 3.4 | 50 | 13 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dampa?
Now 27.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 38.2 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 629 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 Dampa today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Dampa?
Local time is 08:48. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dampa?
Dampa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dampa?
DEM 401 m.
Where is Dampa located?
It is at 12.58499, 8.77583 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dampa in?
It is in Nigeria.