Location & Surroundings
Dara is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 400 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gaya, 22 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 370 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 73 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' 37" N, 9° 11' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 400 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 227 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:09
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 35.6 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 W/m2.
Temperature
35.6 C
Wind
4.9 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 35.6 | 4.9 | 70 | 13 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 4.3 | 28 | 20 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 306.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 3.5 | 63 | 27 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 2.5 | 62 | 34 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.2 | 3.6 | 50 | 14 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 624.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.1 | 3.8 | 31 | 17 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 371.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 3.2 | 49 | 21 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.2 | 2.7 | 106 | 28 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.6 | 3.1 | 78 | 11 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 634.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 3.0 | 40 | 15 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 379.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.2 | 3.6 | 52 | 18 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.3 | 2.7 | 123 | 19 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.0 | 4.2 | 67 | 8 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 639.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dara?
Now 35.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 35.6 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 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 Dara today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Dara?
Local time is 21:09. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dara?
Dara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dara?
DEM 400 m.
Where is Dara located?
It is at 11.94374, 9.18369 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dara in?
It is in Nigeria.