Location & Surroundings
Dandala is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 490 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dan Sadau, 8 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 265 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gusau, about 110 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° 13' 20" N, 6° 30' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 490 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,267 p/km²
- Built-up 4.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:16
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dandala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dandala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 W/m2.
Temperature
32.9 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (106 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
79 %
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 | 32.9 | 0.9 | 106 | 48 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.3 | 0.8 | 136 | 57 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 418.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 2.1 | 192 | 86 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 1.7 | 194 | 94 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 2.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.9 | 0.6 | 227 | 52 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 627.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 2.7 | 204 | 79 | 1,010.9 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 87 | 360.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 2.0 | 220 | 91 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.1 | 2.1 | 176 | 91 | 1,014.9 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 4 | 2.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 31.3 | 2.5 | 210 | 53 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.30 | 5 | 628.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 1.9 | 212 | 72 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 6 | 404.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 2.4 | 218 | 88 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 1.6 | 179 | 97 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 2.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.9 | 1.0 | 262 | 51 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 632.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dandala?
Now 32.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 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 Dandala today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Dandala?
Local time is 19:16. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dandala?
Dandala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dandala?
DEM 490 m.
Where is Dandala located?
It is at 11.22236, 6.50295 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dandala in?
It is in Nigeria.