Location & Surroundings
Doka is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 537 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dutsin-Ma, 38 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 400 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 41 km away.
Also known as: Dokan
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° 39' 15" N, 7° 46' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 537 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,963 p/km²
- Built-up 6.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:31
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Doka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Doka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 30.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 427 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (196 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 23.6 | 1.5 | 196 | 80 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.1 | 1.9 | 98 | 47 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 427.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 2.2 | 293 | 52 | 1,011.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 25 | 301.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 2.6 | 206 | 69 | 1,012.2 | 0.13 / 0.15 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 3.3 | 242 | 74 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.1 | 2.8 | 263 | 46 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 616.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.0 | 5.8 | 267 | 59 | 1,010.4 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 84 | 367.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 5.1 | 257 | 76 | 1,012.0 | 0.43 / 0.52 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.9 | 5.0 | 269 | 82 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 99 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.6 | 4.5 | 308 | 49 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 482.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.8 | 4.7 | 228 | 51 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 419.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 4.2 | 234 | 63 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.6 | 4.0 | 235 | 79 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Doka?
Now 23.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 30.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 427 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 Doka today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Doka?
Local time is 13:31. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Doka?
Doka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Doka?
DEM 537 m.
Where is Doka located?
It is at 12.65410, 7.77940 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Doka in?
It is in Nigeria.