Location & Surroundings
Dossano is a settlement in Zinder Region, Niger, at 405 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Magaria, 35 km to the south. The national capital Niamey is about 740 km to the west. The nearest airport is Zinder Airport, 52 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
13° 18' 26" N, 8° 57' 51" E
- Elevation DEM: 405 m
- Timezone Africa/Niamey
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 165 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +227
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:27
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dossano
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dossano, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 34.7 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 W/m2.
Temperature
27.9 C
Wind
3.0 m/s S (186 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
68 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 27.9 | 3.0 | 186 | 58 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.7 | 2.5 | 176 | 36 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 652.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.5 | 3.6 | 203 | 39 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 443.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.4 | 4.8 | 182 | 55 | 1,010.4 | 0.91 / 0.91 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.4 | 2.6 | 255 | 69 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 68 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.9 | 1.9 | 280 | 36 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 636.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.7 | 2.8 | 136 | 37 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 415.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 3.1 | 175 | 47 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.1 | 3.4 | 250 | 64 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.0 | 3.1 | 286 | 34 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 663.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.1 | 1.7 | 206 | 32 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 440.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.3 | 4.0 | 227 | 44 | 1,009.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.4 | 4.9 | 251 | 64 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dossano?
Now 27.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.4 to 34.7 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 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 Dossano today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Dossano?
Local time is 14:27. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dossano?
Dossano is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dossano?
DEM 405 m.
Where is Dossano located?
It is at 13.30732, 8.96419 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dossano in?
It is in Niger.