Location & Surroundings
Dan Dakay is a settlement in Zinder Region, Niger, at 387 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Babura, 10 km to the southeast. The national capital Niamey is about 745 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, about 100 km away.
Also known as: Dandakei
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° 50' 42" N, 8° 57' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 387 m
- Timezone Africa/Niamey
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 892 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +227
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:44
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Dan Dakay
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dan Dakay, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 32.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
3.9 m/s S (200 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 25.0 | 3.9 | 200 | 76 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.7 | 2.2 | 242 | 43 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 623.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.7 | 2.6 | 238 | 44 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 419.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.5 | 4.1 | 254 | 51 | 1,010.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.3 | 3.6 | 263 | 67 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.9 | 4.4 | 282 | 42 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 470.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.8 | 4.1 | 200 | 45 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 415.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 4.4 | 208 | 69 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.2 | 7.1 | 172 | 77 | 1,013.7 | 2.48 / 2.48 | 100 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.3 | 3.6 | 181 | 50 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 96 | 386.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 3.1 | 175 | 55 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 322.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.3 | 3.1 | 224 | 59 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.0 | 4.5 | 255 | 65 | 1,012.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 56 | 2.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dan Dakay?
Now 25.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 32.7 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 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 Dan Dakay today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Dan Dakay?
Local time is 15:44. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dan Dakay?
Dan Dakay is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dan Dakay?
DEM 387 m.
Where is Dan Dakay located?
It is at 12.84498, 8.96288 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dan Dakay in?
It is in Niger.