Location & Surroundings
Dan Marka is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 576 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dan Gora, 31 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 280 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 49 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° 32' 5" N, 7° 52' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 576 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 143 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:32
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Dan Marka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dan Marka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 34.0 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 619 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
4.2 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
80 %
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 | 26.1 | 4.2 | 32 | 21 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 2.7 | 95 | 26 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.6 | 3.3 | 74 | 35 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.0 | 4.8 | 49 | 14 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 618.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 4.0 | 39 | 21 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 387.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 3.1 | 41 | 24 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.9 | 3.3 | 82 | 27 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.2 | 3.0 | 65 | 11 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 626.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.3 | 4.0 | 33 | 16 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 393.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 2.5 | 72 | 20 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.2 | 3.4 | 78 | 22 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.6 | 4.8 | 79 | 9 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 628.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.1 | 4.1 | 40 | 14 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 394.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dan Marka?
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 34.0 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 619 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 Marka today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Dan Marka?
Local time is 06:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dan Marka?
Dan Marka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dan Marka?
DEM 576 m.
Where is Dan Marka located?
It is at 11.53473, 7.86831 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dan Marka in?
It is in Nigeria.