Location & Surroundings
Danka is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 152 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lafia, 14 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 120 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 100 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° 37' 0" N, 8° 30' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 152 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 27 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:39
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 10 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 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 26.1 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 344 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SW (237 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,014.0 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 | 1.2 | 237 | 97 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 2.0 | 238 | 81 | 1,012.5 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 95 | 216.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 2.2 | 229 | 88 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 89 | 344.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 1.4 | 263 | 97 | 1,012.6 | 1.24 / 1.42 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 1.4 | 239 | 98 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 1.9 | 211 | 90 | 1,013.0 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 100 | 146.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 1.0 | 209 | 95 | 1,012.5 | 0.07 / 0.25 | 84 | 51.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 0.7 | 289 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.6 | 1.0 | 268 | 95 | 1,014.9 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 71 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.5 | 2.4 | 214 | 66 | 1,012.3 | 0.09 / 0.25 | 100 | 523.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 1.7 | 211 | 87 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 64 | 319.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 1.4 | 270 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.0 | 1.3 | 208 | 97 | 1,014.5 | 0.17 / 0.22 | 61 | 3.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Danka?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 26.1 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 344 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 06:14 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Danka?
Local time is 16:39. 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 152 m.
Where is Danka located?
It is at 8.61667, 8.50000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Danka in?
It is in Nigeria.