Location & Surroundings
Sofon Dakungba is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 136 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zungeru, 36 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 165 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bida, 44 km away.
Also known as: Dakumgba
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° 29' 44" N, 6° 3' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 136 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:20
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Sofon Dakungba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Sofon Dakungba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 38.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (299 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,013.5 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 | 24.9 | 0.8 | 299 | 65 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 38.8 | 0.6 | 337 | 29 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 603.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.1 | 2.5 | 220 | 38 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 406.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.7 | 1.4 | 150 | 51 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 1.0 | 297 | 64 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.7 | 0.6 | 316 | 35 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 463.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.4 | 1.4 | 230 | 40 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 370.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 1.9 | 153 | 71 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.6 | 0.3 | 28 | 78 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.1 | 1.4 | 117 | 33 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 541.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.9 | 2.3 | 207 | 44 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 367.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.3 | 1.6 | 167 | 59 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.6 | 1.1 | 220 | 73 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Sofon Dakungba?
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 38.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 603 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 Dakungba today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Sofon Dakungba?
Local time is 17:20. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Sofon Dakungba?
Sofon Dakungba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Sofon Dakungba?
DEM 136 m.
Where is Sofon Dakungba located?
It is at 9.49564, 6.05475 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Sofon Dakungba in?
It is in Nigeria.