Location & Surroundings
Dan Soshiya is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 595 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dan Gora, 9 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 285 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 62 km away.
Also known as: Dansosia
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' 18" N, 8° 4' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 595 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,913 p/km²
- Built-up 5.5%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:10
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Dan Soshiya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dan Soshiya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 33.9 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 W/m2.
Temperature
33.6 C
Wind
6.3 m/s E (80 deg)
Humidity
16 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
24 %
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 | 33.6 | 6.3 | 80 | 16 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 2.4 | 120 | 26 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 395.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 0.3 | 242 | 33 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 1.6 | 100 | 37 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.9 | 3.8 | 75 | 14 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 665.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 2.9 | 46 | 20 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 418.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 1.4 | 110 | 22 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.6 | 2.4 | 80 | 26 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 34.0 | 3.1 | 78 | 10 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 649.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 2.4 | 41 | 16 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 391.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.5 | 0.9 | 138 | 20 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 3.4 | 188 | 29 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 3.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.3 | 1.7 | 150 | 15 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 665.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dan Soshiya?
Now 33.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 6.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 33.9 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 665 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 Soshiya today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Dan Soshiya?
Local time is 20:10. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dan Soshiya?
Dan Soshiya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dan Soshiya?
DEM 595 m.
Where is Dan Soshiya located?
It is at 11.53836, 8.07395 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dan Soshiya in?
It is in Nigeria.