Location & Surroundings
Dawanau is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 507 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kano, 14 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 350 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 11 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° 5' 24" N, 8° 25' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 507 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 15,588 p/km²
- Built-up 26.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:46
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dawanau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dawanau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 34.0 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Temperature
34.0 C
Wind
3.6 m/s E (97 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 34.0 | 3.6 | 97 | 37 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.9 | 1.4 | 113 | 48 | 1,010.1 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 97 | 383.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 3.6 | 169 | 79 | 1,012.8 | 2.19 / 2.27 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 2.2 | 247 | 78 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 1.56 | 92 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.4 | 2.2 | 45 | 39 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 594.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.4 | 0.9 | 64 | 47 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 364.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 3.4 | 269 | 57 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 2.8 | 292 | 69 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 4.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 35.9 | 4.7 | 56 | 22 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 638.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.2 | 0.2 | 183 | 34 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 374.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.3 | 3.1 | 187 | 49 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 4.0 | 241 | 78 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 34.3 | 2.2 | 258 | 38 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 644.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dawanau?
Now 34.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 34.0 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 595 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 Dawanau today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Dawanau?
Local time is 18:46. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dawanau?
Dawanau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dawanau?
DEM 507 m.
Where is Dawanau located?
It is at 12.09013, 8.42912 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dawanau in?
It is in Nigeria.