Location & Surroundings
Dansoshiya is a third-order administrative division in Kano State, Nigeria, at 592 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dan Gora, 10 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 285 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 61 km away.
Overview
Dansoshiya is ward in Kano State, Nigeria.
It is located in Kiru, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Kiru
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 32' 27" N, 8° 3' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 592 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 27 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:12
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Places in Dansoshiya
Weather in Dansoshiya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dansoshiya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 36.2 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SE (119 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 24.3 | 0.8 | 119 | 32 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 1.6 | 211 | 58 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.2 | 4.9 | 90 | 16 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 623.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.0 | 3.4 | 83 | 20 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 389.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 1.6 | 8 | 24 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 2.5 | 113 | 29 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.0 | 6.3 | 75 | 12 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 635.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 2.2 | 86 | 19 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 394.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.7 | 2.3 | 73 | 22 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 2.7 | 182 | 26 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.8 | 4.0 | 81 | 10 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 635.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.3 | 2.9 | 77 | 13 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 397.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.0 | 1.7 | 350 | 15 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dansoshiya?
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 36.2 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 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 Dansoshiya today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Dansoshiya?
Local time is 09:12. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dansoshiya?
Dansoshiya is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Dansoshiya?
DEM 592 m.
Where is Dansoshiya located?
It is at 11.54086, 8.06283 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dansoshiya in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry