Location & Surroundings
Dikwa is a settlement in FCT, Nigeria, at 221 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwali, 14 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is 46 km to the east. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, 20 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
8° 59' 23" N, 7° 4' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 221 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6,672 p/km²
- Built-up 13.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:15
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dikwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dikwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 34.0 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 619 W/m2.
Temperature
34.0 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (246 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,010.0 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 | 34.0 | 0.8 | 246 | 46 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.6 | 0.6 | 269 | 56 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 416.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 0.8 | 91 | 77 | 1,011.9 | 0.71 / 0.71 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 0.9 | 95 | 85 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 99 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.0 | 1.1 | 261 | 48 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 618.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.0 | 0.4 | 247 | 58 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 321.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 1.0 | 220 | 75 | 1,011.9 | 0.16 / 0.17 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 0.9 | 208 | 84 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 3.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.5 | 1.1 | 273 | 46 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 604.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 1.7 | 223 | 59 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 393.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 1.1 | 118 | 70 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 0.6 | 170 | 82 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.9 | 1.2 | 250 | 45 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 631.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dikwa?
Now 34.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 34.0 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 619 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 Dikwa today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Dikwa?
Local time is 23:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dikwa?
Dikwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dikwa?
DEM 221 m.
Where is Dikwa located?
It is at 8.98959, 7.07956 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dikwa in?
It is in Nigeria.