Location & Surroundings
Dankama is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 439 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kazaure, 22 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 430 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 83 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
12° 47' 29" N, 8° 33' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 439 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 443 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:30
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dankama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dankama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.1 C with overcast skies and a 5.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 33.1 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 485 W/m2.
Temperature
33.1 C
Wind
5.9 m/s SE (121 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 33.1 | 5.9 | 121 | 39 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.4 | 1.7 | 245 | 61 | 1,009.5 | 0.99 / 0.99 | 100 | 288.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 3.3 | 183 | 62 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 3.6 | 252 | 72 | 1,013.6 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.4 | 4.1 | 232 | 45 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 484.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.9 | 4.9 | 315 | 62 | 1,012.2 | 1.07 / 1.07 | 95 | 418.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 4.4 | 224 | 69 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 3.7 | 263 | 71 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.6 | 5.5 | 255 | 45 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 495.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.7 | 5.7 | 263 | 49 | 1,011.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 47 | 358.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 4.1 | 247 | 66 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 3.7 | 266 | 70 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.8 | 5.3 | 299 | 38 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 645.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dankama?
Now 33.1 C with overcast skies and a 5.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 33.1 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 485 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 Dankama today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Dankama?
Local time is 21:30. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dankama?
Dankama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dankama?
DEM 439 m.
Where is Dankama located?
It is at 12.79150, 8.55096 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dankama in?
It is in Nigeria.