Location & Surroundings
Dan Tsofo is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 1,014 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bukuru, 26 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 185 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 23 km away.
Also known as: Gidan Tsofo
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
9° 41' 16" N, 9° 4' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 1014 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 235 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:39
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Dan Tsofo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dan Tsofo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 29.7 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 695 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
0.4 m/s S (167 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 21.4 | 0.4 | 167 | 72 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.7 | 5.2 | 80 | 37 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 695.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 2.1 | 167 | 66 | 1,012.6 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 95 | 339.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 2.5 | 242 | 74 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 1.0 | 318 | 72 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.8 | 5.1 | 66 | 37 | 1,011.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 69 | 674.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 1.7 | 128 | 69 | 1,012.3 | 0.37 / 0.38 | 100 | 321.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 1.8 | 262 | 77 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.1 | 1.5 | 297 | 76 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.7 | 4.7 | 57 | 34 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 690.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 0.8 | 13 | 54 | 1,012.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 79 | 425.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 2.5 | 262 | 75 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.1 | 1.8 | 291 | 83 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dan Tsofo?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 29.7 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 695 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 Tsofo today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Dan Tsofo?
Local time is 17:39. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dan Tsofo?
Dan Tsofo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dan Tsofo?
DEM 1,014 m.
Where is Dan Tsofo located?
It is at 9.68789, 9.07639 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dan Tsofo in?
It is in Nigeria.