Location & Surroundings
Dankum is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 407 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kazaure, 33 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 430 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 81 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' 26" N, 8° 41' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 407 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 438 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:12
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 11 h 35 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Dankum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dankum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 31.7 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 W/m2.
Temperature
20.9 C
Wind
3.8 m/s NE (46 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,016.8 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 | 20.9 | 3.8 | 46 | 18 | 1,016.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 3.4 | 65 | 17 | 1,018.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.7 | 4.4 | 85 | 9 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 594.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 2.8 | 58 | 14 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 373.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 4.2 | 27 | 16 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.0 | 3.5 | 59 | 13 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.7 | 5.0 | 72 | 8 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 607.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 3.3 | 51 | 13 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 368.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.1 | 4.1 | 43 | 14 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 3.2 | 53 | 16 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.2 | 4.9 | 73 | 9 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 605.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 3.4 | 63 | 13 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 366.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.9 | 3.9 | 42 | 12 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dankum?
Now 20.9 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 31.7 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 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 Dankum today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Dankum?
Local time is 08:12. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dankum?
Dankum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dankum?
DEM 407 m.
Where is Dankum located?
It is at 12.75714, 8.69057 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dankum in?
It is in Nigeria.