Location & Surroundings
Dankaka is a settlement in Lagos, Nigeria. The nearest larger town is Aliayabiagba, less than 2 km away. The national capital Abuja is about 545 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Murtala Mohammed International Airport, 16 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
6° 26' 0" N, 3° 20' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 0 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,006 p/km²
- Built-up 42.4%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:48
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Nearby
Weather in Dankaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dankaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 28.0 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 540 W/m2.
Temperature
26.2 C
Wind
4.0 m/s SW (226 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,012.7 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 | 26.2 | 4.0 | 226 | 79 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 2.7 | 280 | 83 | 1,013.1 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 23 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.0 | 4.7 | 211 | 71 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 539.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 5.1 | 220 | 77 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 98 | 488.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.3 | 4.9 | 239 | 81 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 4.6 | 260 | 82 | 1,012.7 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 96 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.1 | 6.0 | 228 | 72 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 90 | 447.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 5.2 | 238 | 77 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 317.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.1 | 4.9 | 242 | 82 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 4.5 | 250 | 83 | 1,012.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 75 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 4.8 | 218 | 74 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 373.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 5.4 | 222 | 80 | 1,010.8 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 100 | 322.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.2 | 3.8 | 231 | 83 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dankaka?
Now 26.2 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 28.0 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 540 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 Dankaka today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Dankaka?
Local time is 11:48. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dankaka?
Dankaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dankaka?
DEM 0 m.
Where is Dankaka located?
It is at 6.43333, 3.33333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dankaka in?
It is in Nigeria.