Location & Surroundings
Dankira is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 375 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gumel, 17 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 455 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, about 115 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° 45' 19" N, 9° 18' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 375 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 792 p/km²
- Built-up 5.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:46
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Nearby
Weather in Dankira
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dankira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 37.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
3.5 m/s N (355 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,012.4 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 | 26.6 | 3.5 | 355 | 14 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 2.4 | 25 | 18 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.4 | 2.7 | 86 | 11 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 645.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.6 | 1.4 | 129 | 18 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 379.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.6 | 3.8 | 9 | 20 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 3.4 | 67 | 22 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.6 | 5.1 | 79 | 12 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 627.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.4 | 3.3 | 65 | 18 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 368.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.7 | 3.2 | 74 | 21 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 3.6 | 100 | 23 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 39.2 | 4.7 | 101 | 11 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 618.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.9 | 2.5 | 75 | 15 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 368.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.4 | 3.4 | 55 | 19 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dankira?
Now 26.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 37.4 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 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 Dankira today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Dankira?
Local time is 07:46. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dankira?
Dankira is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dankira?
DEM 375 m.
Where is Dankira located?
It is at 12.75527, 9.30273 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dankira in?
It is in Nigeria.