Location & Surroundings
Danfar is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 201 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yelwa, 8 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 230 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, about 115 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
8° 51' 8" N, 9° 33' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 201 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 251 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:12
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Nearby
Weather in Danfar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Danfar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 440 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (257 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,013.0 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 | 23.4 | 1.8 | 257 | 95 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.2 | 2.1 | 228 | 65 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 439.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 1.5 | 264 | 82 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 345.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 2.1 | 257 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 2.00 / 2.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 2.2 | 253 | 95 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.8 | 2.6 | 219 | 60 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 615.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 2.3 | 231 | 83 | 1,011.0 | 0.66 / 0.66 | 17 | 406.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 2.3 | 272 | 92 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.2 | 3.4 | 258 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 0.10 / 0.26 | 99 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.0 | 3.6 | 228 | 69 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 369.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 1.9 | 238 | 86 | 1,010.6 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 5 | 269.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 2.5 | 264 | 96 | 1,011.1 | 1.35 / 1.45 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.5 | 3.4 | 242 | 95 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 100 | 5.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Danfar?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 30.2 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 440 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 Danfar today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Danfar?
Local time is 17:12. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Danfar?
Danfar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Danfar?
DEM 201 m.
Where is Danfar located?
It is at 8.85222, 9.56623 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Danfar in?
It is in Nigeria.