Location & Surroundings
Dankare is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 113 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Badeggi, 9 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 155 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bida, 8 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
9° 7' 19" N, 6° 5' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 113 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 240 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:39
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Dankare
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dankare, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 37.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 537 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
0.5 m/s W (260 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,014.6 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 | 26.1 | 0.5 | 260 | 69 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.3 | 1.8 | 66 | 32 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 536.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.8 | 1.9 | 229 | 41 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 377.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 1.7 | 193 | 64 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 1.8 | 109 | 77 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.2 | 0.6 | 248 | 38 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 580.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.1 | 1.7 | 216 | 41 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 371.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.5 | 0.9 | 184 | 58 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.0 | 0.5 | 221 | 70 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.0 | 1.4 | 270 | 34 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 589.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.1 | 0.7 | 257 | 36 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 396.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 0.9 | 248 | 66 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.1 | 1.0 | 197 | 74 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 1.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dankare?
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 37.3 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 537 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 Dankare today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Dankare?
Local time is 18:39. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dankare?
Dankare is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dankare?
DEM 113 m.
Where is Dankare located?
It is at 9.12201, 6.09009 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dankare in?
It is in Nigeria.