Location & Surroundings
Dan Dako is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 651 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hunkuyi, 10 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 250 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 17 km away.
Also known as: Dan Doka
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° 16' 34" N, 7° 44' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 651 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,416 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:14
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Dan Dako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dan Dako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 32.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 W/m2.
Temperature
22.3 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (50 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
84 %
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 | 22.3 | 1.1 | 50 | 31 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.3 | 2.0 | 59 | 39 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.5 | 3.7 | 69 | 17 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 671.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 2.8 | 32 | 24 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 426.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 1.5 | 61 | 23 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.9 | 2.6 | 87 | 31 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.9 | 3.6 | 75 | 14 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 674.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 0.9 | 43 | 19 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 427.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.9 | 1.0 | 81 | 20 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 3.2 | 171 | 33 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.4 | 1.7 | 142 | 17 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 666.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.3 | 1.4 | 328 | 22 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 418.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.5 | 3.0 | 203 | 37 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dan Dako?
Now 22.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 32.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 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 Dan Dako today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Dan Dako?
Local time is 07:14. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dan Dako?
Dan Dako is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dan Dako?
DEM 651 m.
Where is Dan Dako located?
It is at 11.27616, 7.74087 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dan Dako in?
It is in Nigeria.