Location & Surroundings
Dankanowa is a settlement in Kebbi, Nigeria, at 215 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Argungu, 9 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 525 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport, 29 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° 44' 8" N, 4° 26' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 215 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,186 p/km²
- Built-up 9.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:59
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Dankanowa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dankanowa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 38.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 38.6 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 W/m2.
Temperature
38.6 C
Wind
4.6 m/s NE (66 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,010.7 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 | 38.6 | 4.6 | 66 | 10 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.8 | 3.6 | 52 | 14 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 427.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.0 | 2.5 | 78 | 17 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 3.3 | 111 | 20 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.6 | 2.8 | 114 | 10 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 605.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.4 | 2.3 | 14 | 14 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 431.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 1.9 | 334 | 17 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 3.0 | 36 | 18 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 38.7 | 2.8 | 92 | 9 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 579.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.8 | 2.8 | 82 | 13 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 420.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.3 | 1.7 | 190 | 16 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.0 | 2.5 | 57 | 18 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 38.7 | 1.3 | 91 | 9 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 586.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dankanowa?
Now 38.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.6 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 38.6 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 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 Dankanowa today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Dankanowa?
Local time is 00:59. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dankanowa?
Dankanowa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dankanowa?
DEM 215 m.
Where is Dankanowa located?
It is at 12.73565, 4.44436 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dankanowa in?
It is in Nigeria.