Location & Surroundings
Dankuka is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 358 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Anka, 24 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 355 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gusau, 74 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
11° 56' 12" N, 6° 3' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 358 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:41
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Dankuka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dankuka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 35.4 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 587 W/m2.
Temperature
26.7 C
Wind
3.7 m/s NE (55 deg)
Humidity
16 %
Pressure
1,013.3 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 | 26.7 | 3.7 | 55 | 16 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 3.5 | 79 | 19 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.8 | 3.0 | 82 | 20 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.4 | 5.9 | 82 | 9 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 587.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.8 | 3.4 | 69 | 15 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 395.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 3.2 | 68 | 16 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 3.7 | 82 | 18 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.2 | 5.1 | 84 | 9 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 588.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.7 | 3.7 | 59 | 15 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 396.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 3.4 | 68 | 18 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 2.7 | 99 | 21 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.1 | 4.5 | 71 | 8 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 586.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.2 | 3.4 | 64 | 14 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 396.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dankuka?
Now 26.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.8 to 35.4 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 587 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 Dankuka today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Dankuka?
Local time is 05:41. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dankuka?
Dankuka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dankuka?
DEM 358 m.
Where is Dankuka located?
It is at 11.93656, 6.05932 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dankuka in?
It is in Nigeria.