Location & Surroundings
Danka is a settlement in Bauchi, Nigeria, at 792 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lame, 24 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 220 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 77 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
10° 18' 10" N, 9° 4' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 792 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 406 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:13
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Danka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Danka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 679 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
0.9 m/s N (19 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 0.9 | 19 | 30 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 1.0 | 226 | 31 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 0.4 | 288 | 39 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.8 | 1.8 | 103 | 21 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 679.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 0.3 | 177 | 34 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 407.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 1.9 | 263 | 47 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 1.6 | 253 | 71 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.8 | 2.2 | 18 | 22 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 609.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.8 | 1.2 | 26 | 28 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 376.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 1.5 | 230 | 33 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.0 | 0.6 | 293 | 46 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.9 | 2.9 | 60 | 15 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 682.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.6 | 0.8 | 15 | 27 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 410.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Danka?
Now 23.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 679 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 Danka today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Danka?
Local time is 03:13. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Danka?
Danka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Danka?
DEM 792 m.
Where is Danka located?
It is at 10.30279, 9.06954 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Danka in?
It is in Nigeria.