Location & Surroundings
Danko is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 243 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lafia, 8 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 125 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 96 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
8° 33' 47" N, 8° 31' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 243 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 284 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:48
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Nearby
Weather in Danko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Danko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
1.6 m/s W (286 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 24.6 | 1.6 | 286 | 90 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 1.1 | 215 | 93 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.4 | 2.4 | 226 | 68 | 1,010.9 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 99 | 524.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.4 | 1.9 | 214 | 86 | 1,010.4 | 0.42 / 0.72 | 97 | 370.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 1.1 | 267 | 93 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 1.1 | 218 | 93 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.5 | 1.9 | 240 | 57 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 652.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.0 | 2.1 | 191 | 82 | 1,009.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 6 | 413.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.9 | 1.7 | 249 | 92 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 1.8 | 213 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 98 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 2.6 | 207 | 74 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 99 | 351.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.4 | 1.2 | 236 | 88 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 76 | 239.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.2 | 0.8 | 195 | 94 | 1,012.0 | 2.05 / 2.28 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Danko?
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 30.4 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 525 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 Danko today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Danko?
Local time is 06:48. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Danko?
Danko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Danko?
DEM 243 m.
Where is Danko located?
It is at 8.56296, 8.51660 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Danko in?
It is in Nigeria.