Location & Surroundings
Donu is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 261 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwandu, 41 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 490 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 35 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° 42' 0" N, 4° 58' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 261 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 97 p/km²
- Built-up 8.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:08
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Donu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Donu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 37.9 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 W/m2.
Temperature
37.2 C
Wind
3.7 m/s E (102 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
13 %
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 | 37.2 | 3.7 | 102 | 12 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.6 | 2.7 | 60 | 16 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 429.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.8 | 2.9 | 91 | 20 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 3.7 | 83 | 25 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.9 | 5.5 | 104 | 12 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 602.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.1 | 2.5 | 94 | 17 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 423.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 2.3 | 91 | 19 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 3.5 | 97 | 22 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 38.7 | 4.9 | 83 | 10 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 605.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.7 | 1.5 | 96 | 14 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 418.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.4 | 1.8 | 104 | 16 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 3.8 | 142 | 21 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 1.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 37.2 | 2.7 | 137 | 14 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 590.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Donu?
Now 37.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 37.9 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 602 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 Donu today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Donu?
Local time is 21:08. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Donu?
Donu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Donu?
DEM 261 m.
Where is Donu located?
It is at 12.70000, 4.96667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Donu in?
It is in Nigeria.