Location & Surroundings
Dandu is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 133 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Igbor, 23 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 225 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 33 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
7° 29' 15" N, 8° 48' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 133 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 232 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:20
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Dandu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dandu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 26.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 354 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
2.0 m/s S (179 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
81 %
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 | 23.2 | 2.0 | 179 | 98 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 3.0 | 213 | 84 | 1,012.7 | 3.17 / 3.17 | 98 | 354.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 2.1 | 203 | 90 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 73 | 157.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 2.7 | 228 | 95 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 2.7 | 221 | 96 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.3 | 2.6 | 246 | 69 | 1,012.2 | 0.61 / 0.61 | 87 | 582.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 1.6 | 247 | 89 | 1,011.9 | 7.81 / 8.42 | 95 | 377.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 3.1 | 207 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.9 | 2.3 | 219 | 97 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.2 | 2.6 | 240 | 71 | 1,012.8 | 1.15 / 1.15 | 72 | 594.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 2.5 | 210 | 91 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 75 | 384.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 2.4 | 196 | 95 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.2 | 2.5 | 222 | 96 | 1,014.3 | 0.08 / 0.56 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dandu?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 26.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 354 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 Dandu today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Dandu?
Local time is 17:20. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dandu?
Dandu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dandu?
DEM 133 m.
Where is Dandu located?
It is at 7.48743, 8.81334 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dandu in?
It is in Nigeria.