Location & Surroundings
Dangum is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 252 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jalingo, 12 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 435 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola 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' 16" N, 11° 27' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 252 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 113 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:09
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Dangum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dangum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 38.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 684 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (160 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 25.9 | 0.9 | 160 | 62 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 38.1 | 3.1 | 69 | 17 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 684.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.2 | 2.5 | 124 | 22 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 379.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 1.3 | 246 | 34 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 1.7 | 220 | 75 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 7.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.3 | 2.8 | 248 | 40 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 654.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.8 | 1.9 | 186 | 52 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 339.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 1.4 | 231 | 77 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.2 | 1.3 | 232 | 82 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 7.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.7 | 2.3 | 260 | 36 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 656.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 1.7 | 170 | 48 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 338.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 1.6 | 229 | 64 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.8 | 1.7 | 215 | 76 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 7.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dangum?
Now 25.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 38.1 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 684 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 Dangum today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Dangum?
Local time is 18:09. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dangum?
Dangum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dangum?
DEM 252 m.
Where is Dangum located?
It is at 8.85450, 11.46377 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dangum in?
It is in Nigeria.