Location & Surroundings
Dancale is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 391 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Babura, 13 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 450 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 98 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
12° 50' 27" N, 8° 54' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 391 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 650 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:09
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dancale
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dancale, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 35.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 W/m2.
Temperature
29.2 C
Wind
3.5 m/s NE (46 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 29.2 | 3.5 | 46 | 12 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 3.1 | 49 | 12 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 2.8 | 74 | 15 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.3 | 4.1 | 100 | 9 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 671.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.7 | 2.8 | 52 | 12 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 405.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 2.2 | 65 | 16 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 3.0 | 101 | 21 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.8 | 3.8 | 106 | 10 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 663.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.5 | 1.5 | 18 | 14 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 400.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 1.7 | 355 | 15 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.8 | 2.3 | 132 | 19 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.0 | 1.9 | 116 | 9 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 638.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.1 | 1.5 | 22 | 14 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 394.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dancale?
Now 29.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 35.3 C, max wind 4.1 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 Dancale today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Dancale?
Local time is 03:09. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dancale?
Dancale is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dancale?
DEM 391 m.
Where is Dancale located?
It is at 12.84080, 8.91379 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dancale in?
It is in Nigeria.