Location & Surroundings
Gidan Dandi is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 678 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Funtua, 25 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 260 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 67 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
11° 23' 12" N, 7° 7' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 678 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 56 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:55
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Gidan Dandi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gidan Dandi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 W/m2.
Temperature
25.9 C
Wind
2.0 m/s N (17 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,009.6 hPa
Clouds
25 %
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 | 25.9 | 2.0 | 17 | 65 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 1.6 | 202 | 77 | 1,012.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 1.4 | 199 | 81 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.9 | 2.4 | 59 | 38 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 637.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 1.5 | 157 | 51 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 429.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 2.9 | 225 | 88 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.9 | 2.9 | 201 | 93 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.5 | 1.9 | 276 | 49 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 611.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.2 | 3.6 | 230 | 78 | 1,011.9 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 75 | 387.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 3.1 | 222 | 94 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 2.5 | 225 | 96 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.6 | 2.5 | 333 | 47 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 641.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.0 | 3.4 | 225 | 66 | 1,010.8 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 99 | 331.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gidan Dandi?
Now 25.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 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 Gidan Dandi today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Gidan Dandi?
Local time is 04:55. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Gidan Dandi?
Gidan Dandi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gidan Dandi?
DEM 678 m.
Where is Gidan Dandi located?
It is at 11.38670, 7.12524 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gidan Dandi in?
It is in Nigeria.