Location & Surroundings
Dandire is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 476 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Runka, 16 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 365 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 63 km away.
Also known as: Dandare
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° 19' 5" N, 7° 15' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 476 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,153 p/km²
- Built-up 7.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:04
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Dandire
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dandire, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 590 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (179 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 23.1 | 1.8 | 179 | 33 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.4 | 1.4 | 135 | 15 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 589.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.0 | 1.4 | 40 | 23 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 404.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 1.5 | 168 | 23 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 2.3 | 82 | 24 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.5 | 3.5 | 98 | 12 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 614.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.9 | 3.5 | 71 | 18 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 387.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 2.6 | 56 | 20 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.1 | 3.3 | 78 | 25 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.0 | 5.3 | 104 | 13 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 637.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 2.3 | 76 | 18 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 409.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 2.6 | 37 | 20 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.3 | 3.6 | 89 | 23 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 2.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dandire?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 590 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 Dandire today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Dandire?
Local time is 15:04. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dandire?
Dandire is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dandire?
DEM 476 m.
Where is Dandire located?
It is at 12.31793, 7.25171 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dandire in?
It is in Nigeria.