Location & Surroundings
Dantige is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 593 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malumfashi, 20 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 285 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 54 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° 36' 31" N, 7° 36' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 593 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,560 p/km²
- Built-up 8.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:29
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dantige
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dantige, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 34.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 W/m2.
Temperature
33.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,010.6 hPa
Clouds
34 %
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 | 33.7 | 1.1 | 59 | 27 | 1,010.6 | - / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 2.5 | 162 | 38 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 433.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.4 | 1.7 | 183 | 40 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 3.3 | 218 | 60 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 3.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.5 | 1.3 | 72 | 27 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 655.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.5 | 0.8 | 144 | 36 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 426.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 4.3 | 225 | 79 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 2.9 | 231 | 84 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.3 | 2.3 | 70 | 30 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 645.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.2 | 2.0 | 152 | 38 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 419.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 3.9 | 217 | 75 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 2.5 | 234 | 88 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.1 | 2.4 | 42 | 29 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 644.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dantige?
Now 33.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 34.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 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 Dantige today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Dantige?
Local time is 00:29. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dantige?
Dantige is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dantige?
DEM 593 m.
Where is Dantige located?
It is at 11.60872, 7.61503 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dantige in?
It is in Nigeria.