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Dosso

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Location & Surroundings

Dosso is a city in Dosso Region, Niger with 79,406 inhabitants, at 218 m elevation. The national capital Niamey is about 130 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Dosso Airport, 3 km away.

Also known as: Доссо

Overview

Dosso is urban commune in Niger — FR commune urbaine du Niger.

It is located in Dosso Department, Niger, Africa.

Established in 1750-00-00.

The population is about 58,671 (2012).

The elevation is around 227 metre.

Also known as: Dosso, Niger

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Basic Data

  • Country Niger
  • Located in Dosso Department
  • Type seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLA)
  • seat of a first-order administrative division (PPLC takes precedence over PPLA)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    13° 2' 56" N, 3° 11' 37" E
  • Elevation DEM: 218 m
  • Timezone Africa/Niamey
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 79,406
  • Pop. Density 30,194 p/km²
  • Built-up 40.2%
  • Settlement Urban centre
  • Currency Franc (XOF)
  • Phone Prefix +227

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Alternate Names

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Доссо

Weather in Dosso

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dosso, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 29.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 37.6 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 599 W/m2.

Temperature
29.9 C
Wind
3.1 m/s S (175 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
18 %
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 29.9 3.1 175 39 1,010.1 - / 0.00 18 0.0 n/a
6h 26.7 3.2 206 58 1,010.4 0.00 / 0.00 13 0.8 n/a
12h 37.6 1.2 179 25 1,009.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 599.1 n/a
18h 35.0 2.5 96 24 1,007.5 0.00 / 0.00 39 461.6 n/a
Tomorrow 30.1 3.8 201 38 1,009.7 0.00 / 0.00 24 0.0 n/a
30h 27.7 3.2 214 54 1,010.9 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.7 n/a
36h 37.3 2.5 222 30 1,009.3 0.00 / 0.00 4 592.2 n/a
42h 34.9 3.8 91 26 1,007.1 0.00 / 0.00 24 461.1 n/a
Thursday 30.3 2.7 248 43 1,010.4 0.00 / 0.00 74 0.0 n/a
54h 27.9 2.9 251 51 1,011.0 0.00 / 0.00 20 0.7 n/a
60h 36.7 1.7 3 28 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.00 37 571.3 n/a
66h 34.9 2.4 11 24 1,008.6 0.00 / 0.00 5 452.6 n/a
Friday 29.7 4.3 204 46 1,010.5 0.00 / 0.00 58 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dosso?
Now 29.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 37.6 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 599 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 Dosso today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Dosso?
Local time is 12:06. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dosso?
Dosso is a seat of a first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Dosso?
Population about 79,406.
What is the elevation of Dosso?
DEM 218 m.
Where is Dosso located?
It is at 13.04900, 3.19370 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dosso in?
It is in Niger.

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Last updated 2024-01-18
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2445488
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