Location & Surroundings
Danfon is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 183 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwolla, 27 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 185 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, about 105 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° 42' 46" N, 9° 8' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 183 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 199 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:31
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Weather in Danfon
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Danfon, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 30.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 517 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (265 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 23.9 | 1.8 | 265 | 92 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.8 | 3.2 | 228 | 64 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 516.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 1.8 | 213 | 88 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 309.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 0.8 | 170 | 92 | 1,012.9 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 1.7 | 296 | 91 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.8 | 3.2 | 194 | 62 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 416.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 1.5 | 221 | 90 | 1,010.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 44 | 225.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 2.0 | 276 | 94 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.5 | 1.4 | 264 | 90 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.4 | 2.8 | 231 | 55 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 654.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.9 | 2.2 | 197 | 80 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 409.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 2.0 | 271 | 92 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.9 | 2.1 | 252 | 94 | 1,013.5 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 74 | 5.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Danfon?
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 30.8 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 517 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 Danfon today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Danfon?
Local time is 17:31. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Danfon?
Danfon is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Danfon?
DEM 183 m.
Where is Danfon located?
It is at 8.71266, 9.14384 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Danfon in?
It is in Nigeria.