Location & Surroundings
Dankaba is a third-order administrative division in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 452 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dankama, 7 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 465 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 28 km away.
Overview
Dankaba is ward in Katsina State, Nigeria.
It is located in Kaita, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Kaita
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 14' 2" N, 7° 46' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 452 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 95 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:30
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Weather in Dankaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dankaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 36.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 642 W/m2.
Temperature
31.2 C
Wind
3.7 m/s NE (32 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 31.2 | 3.7 | 32 | 14 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 3.8 | 39 | 18 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 3.7 | 65 | 21 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.1 | 3.6 | 54 | 9 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 641.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.3 | 3.4 | 15 | 11 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 403.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.6 | 3.6 | 33 | 14 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 3.9 | 74 | 19 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.7 | 3.8 | 100 | 9 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 630.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.8 | 0.4 | 172 | 15 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 398.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 3.2 | 3 | 13 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 3.6 | 59 | 16 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.7 | 4.4 | 81 | 10 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 621.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.6 | 2.1 | 79 | 17 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 384.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dankaba?
Now 31.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 36.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 642 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 Dankaba today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Dankaba?
Local time is 07:30. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dankaba?
Dankaba is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Dankaba?
DEM 452 m.
Where is Dankaba located?
It is at 13.23402, 7.77381 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dankaba in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry