Location & Surroundings
Danko is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 58 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Patigi, 12 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 195 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bida, 44 km away.
Also known as: Wanko
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° 50' 0" N, 5° 43' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 58 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:28
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Danko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Danko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 36.0 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 W/m2.
Temperature
29.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s S (161 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,010.0 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 | 29.8 | 0.8 | 161 | 47 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 1.2 | 188 | 61 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 0.9 | 219 | 75 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.0 | 1.2 | 11 | 36 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 620.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.2 | 0.9 | 169 | 46 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 423.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 1.5 | 180 | 59 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 1.0 | 222 | 76 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.5 | 0.7 | 33 | 39 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 600.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.8 | 1.1 | 232 | 47 | 1,009.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 66 | 406.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 0.9 | 188 | 78 | 1,011.2 | 0.19 / 0.22 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 1.4 | 253 | 84 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.5 | 0.6 | 188 | 45 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 598.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.9 | 1.1 | 273 | 51 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 403.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Danko?
Now 29.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 36.0 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 620 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 06:24 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Danko?
Local time is 03:28. 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 58 m.
Where is Danko located?
It is at 8.83333, 5.71667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Danko in?
It is in Nigeria.