Location & Surroundings
Dan Ama is a third-order administrative division in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 378 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gumel, 5 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 445 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, about 110 km away.
Overview
Dan Ama is ward in Jigawa State, Nigeria.
It is located in Gumel, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Gumel
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 38' 11" N, 9° 20' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 378 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 73 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:13
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Places in Dan Ama
Weather in Dan Ama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dan Ama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.7 C with overcast skies and a 5.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 36.3 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 618 W/m2.
Temperature
26.7 C
Wind
5.5 m/s S (191 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.53 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 | 26.7 | 5.5 | 191 | 66 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 2.6 | 192 | 67 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.3 | 1.0 | 156 | 34 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 618.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.5 | 3.9 | 358 | 43 | 1,009.0 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 53 | 425.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.5 | 4.8 | 169 | 60 | 1,010.8 | 2.28 / 2.53 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 4.4 | 244 | 70 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.1 | 4.7 | 245 | 38 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 631.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.4 | 6.0 | 270 | 44 | 1,007.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 63 | 442.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.8 | 5.6 | 241 | 66 | 1,010.6 | 0.07 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 6.3 | 231 | 82 | 1,011.8 | 3.01 / 3.12 | 90 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.8 | 6.1 | 270 | 49 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 463.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.0 | 4.9 | 218 | 55 | 1,009.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 19 | 398.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.8 | 10.2 | 133 | 93 | 1,013.2 | 14.07 / 14.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dan Ama?
Now 26.7 C with overcast skies and a 5.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 36.3 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 618 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dan Ama today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Dan Ama?
Local time is 07:13. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dan Ama?
Dan Ama is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Dan Ama?
DEM 378 m.
Where is Dan Ama located?
It is at 12.63641, 9.34586 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dan Ama in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry