Location & Surroundings
Sofon Dagga is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 191 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Minna, 17 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 120 km to the east. The nearest airport is Minna Airport, 20 km away.
Also known as: Daagan
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° 28' 34" N, 6° 28' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 191 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 609 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:34
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sofon Dagga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sofon Dagga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 38.0 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 619 W/m2.
Temperature
36.7 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (261 deg)
Humidity
38 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
62 %
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 | 36.7 | 0.6 | 261 | 38 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.8 | 1.8 | 246 | 48 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 399.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.5 | 0.5 | 97 | 60 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 0.9 | 27 | 68 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.0 | 1.8 | 164 | 29 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 619.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.8 | 2.5 | 187 | 48 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 410.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 2.5 | 164 | 72 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 1.5 | 173 | 84 | 1,011.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 2.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 35.4 | 1.2 | 186 | 44 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 533.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.1 | 2.4 | 193 | 64 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 381.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 1.6 | 168 | 79 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 1.1 | 148 | 86 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 2.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 36.3 | 1.2 | 270 | 39 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 589.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sofon Dagga?
Now 36.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 38.0 C, max wind 1.8 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 Sofon Dagga today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Sofon Dagga?
Local time is 00:34. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sofon Dagga?
Sofon Dagga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sofon Dagga?
DEM 191 m.
Where is Sofon Dagga located?
It is at 9.47603, 6.47560 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sofon Dagga in?
It is in Nigeria.