Location & Surroundings
Dandume is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 709 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Funtua, 21 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 270 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 71 km away.
Also known as: Dan Dume
Basic Data
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 27' 32" N, 7° 7' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 709 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 26,251 p/km²
- Built-up 43.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:50
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Dandume
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dandume, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 34.4 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
2.6 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
13 %
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 | 26.1 | 2.6 | 70 | 28 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 2.5 | 54 | 26 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 3.5 | 69 | 28 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.4 | 4.7 | 71 | 14 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 643.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 1.7 | 59 | 23 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 414.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 2.0 | 28 | 23 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.7 | 2.4 | 195 | 37 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.8 | 1.2 | 84 | 17 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 624.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.2 | 1.2 | 49 | 24 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 406.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 1.0 | 268 | 29 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.6 | 1.6 | 245 | 52 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.1 | 3.2 | 360 | 14 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 621.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.5 | 1.7 | 19 | 20 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 402.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dandume?
Now 26.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 34.4 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 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 Dandume today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Dandume?
Local time is 05:50. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dandume?
Dandume is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Dandume?
DEM 709 m.
Where is Dandume located?
It is at 11.45880, 7.12602 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dandume in?
It is in Nigeria.