Location & Surroundings
Boka is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 264 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dange, 30 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 460 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 39 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
12° 35' 11" N, 5° 19' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 264 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,060 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:58
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Boka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Boka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 27.7 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 411 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
3.6 m/s S (174 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 24.7 | 3.6 | 174 | 85 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 3.5 | 161 | 83 | 1,013.5 | 1.53 / 1.53 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.5 | 3.2 | 241 | 66 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 95 | 88.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.7 | 2.8 | 182 | 65 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 411.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.3 | 3.0 | 213 | 79 | 1,011.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 2.2 | 104 | 81 | 1,013.2 | 0.44 / 0.48 | 100 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.2 | 2.1 | 226 | 50 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 526.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 3.6 | 222 | 58 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 454.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.9 | 1.9 | 276 | 73 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 4.0 | 195 | 83 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.8 | 4.1 | 201 | 52 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 624.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.9 | 3.5 | 205 | 56 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 473.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.3 | 4.3 | 210 | 83 | 1,012.1 | 0.91 / 0.91 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Boka?
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 27.7 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 411 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 Boka today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 17m.
What is the local time in Boka?
Local time is 10:58. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Boka?
Boka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Boka?
DEM 264 m.
Where is Boka located?
It is at 12.58644, 5.32624 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Boka in?
It is in Nigeria.