Location & Surroundings
Dawka is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 601 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kaduna, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 170 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kaduna, 26 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
10° 35' 10" N, 7° 31' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 601 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 329 p/km²
- Built-up 5.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:07
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dawka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dawka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 35.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 W/m2.
Temperature
28.4 C
Wind
2.1 m/s N (358 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 28.4 | 2.1 | 358 | 30 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 1.4 | 134 | 41 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 0.3 | 171 | 56 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.9 | 2.0 | 74 | 24 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 622.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.4 | 2.4 | 38 | 28 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 394.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 1.3 | 143 | 35 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 1.6 | 112 | 71 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.8 | 3.3 | 70 | 13 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 637.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.1 | 2.7 | 51 | 22 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 346.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 1.4 | 183 | 53 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 1.2 | 221 | 78 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.6 | 2.7 | 81 | 19 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 617.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.1 | 2.5 | 32 | 17 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 376.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dawka?
Now 28.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 35.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 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 Dawka today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Dawka?
Local time is 03:07. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dawka?
Dawka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dawka?
DEM 601 m.
Where is Dawka located?
It is at 10.58610, 7.52707 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dawka in?
It is in Nigeria.