Location & Surroundings
Diko is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 631 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Abuja, 44 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is 44 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 65 km away.
Also known as: Dako
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
9° 24' 9" N, 7° 41' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 631 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 479 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:39
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Diko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Diko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 545 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NW (308 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 23.1 | 0.6 | 308 | 81 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 1.2 | 330 | 87 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.6 | 1.7 | 8 | 24 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 545.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.8 | 0.9 | 134 | 38 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 330.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 0.7 | 251 | 65 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 0.3 | 296 | 77 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.9 | 1.6 | 65 | 20 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 619.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 1.3 | 156 | 41 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 410.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.9 | 1.4 | 210 | 71 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 0.6 | 217 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.6 | 0.5 | 313 | 32 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 634.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 2.5 | 169 | 62 | 1,010.4 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 100 | 377.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.3 | 1.5 | 144 | 93 | 1,012.3 | 0.20 / 0.36 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Diko?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 545 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 Diko today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Diko?
Local time is 07:39. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Diko?
Diko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Diko?
DEM 631 m.
Where is Diko located?
It is at 9.40259, 7.69946 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Diko in?
It is in Nigeria.