Location & Surroundings
Dara is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 520 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kazaure, 31 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 410 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 61 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° 41' 43" N, 8° 7' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 520 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 804 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:16
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 11 h 35 min
Weather in Dara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 32.7 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 W/m2.
Temperature
26.0 C
Wind
3.5 m/s NE (66 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,015.0 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 | 26.0 | 3.5 | 66 | 14 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 4.0 | 43 | 16 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 3.9 | 68 | 14 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.7 | 6.0 | 78 | 8 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 606.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.9 | 3.4 | 73 | 12 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 376.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.7 | 3.9 | 52 | 13 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.1 | 3.8 | 69 | 15 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.0 | 6.1 | 89 | 9 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 604.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.3 | 3.3 | 68 | 13 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 374.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 3.9 | 55 | 12 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 3.6 | 65 | 15 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.2 | 5.4 | 82 | 8 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 605.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.9 | 3.2 | 69 | 12 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 376.8 | 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 Dara?
Now 26.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 32.7 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 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 06:24 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Dara?
Local time is 06:16. 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 520 m.
Where is Dara located?
It is at 12.69524, 8.12759 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dara in?
It is in Nigeria.