Location & Surroundings
Dankada is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 579 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tsafe, 17 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 310 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 49 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
11° 48' 11" N, 6° 56' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 579 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:06
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dankada
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dankada, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 W/m2.
Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
2.4 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 27.3 | 2.4 | 81 | 18 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 2.0 | 75 | 21 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.6 | 2.3 | 159 | 27 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.4 | 2.2 | 72 | 12 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 635.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.3 | 1.9 | 304 | 19 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 410.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 1.3 | 98 | 24 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 1.5 | 183 | 30 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.0 | 1.2 | 60 | 14 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 620.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.6 | 2.5 | 52 | 22 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 400.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.5 | 1.6 | 178 | 28 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 2.4 | 199 | 33 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.1 | 3.1 | 75 | 17 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 614.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.5 | 1.5 | 96 | 26 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 397.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dankada?
Now 27.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 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 Dankada today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Dankada?
Local time is 03:06. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dankada?
Dankada is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dankada?
DEM 579 m.
Where is Dankada located?
It is at 11.80295, 6.94029 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dankada in?
It is in Nigeria.