Location & Surroundings
Doka is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 460 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dan Sadau, 28 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 295 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gusau, 90 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
11° 27' 34" N, 6° 18' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 460 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 62 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:49
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Doka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Doka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 36.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.
Temperature
28.6 C
Wind
3.3 m/s E (72 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 28.6 | 3.3 | 72 | 22 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 2.4 | 134 | 25 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.3 | 2.7 | 109 | 31 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.8 | 3.0 | 119 | 15 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 605.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.0 | 3.7 | 71 | 22 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 400.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.3 | 2.5 | 76 | 23 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 2.9 | 132 | 32 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.5 | 5.2 | 80 | 13 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 600.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.2 | 3.0 | 65 | 19 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 393.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 2.8 | 101 | 22 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 3.1 | 125 | 27 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.7 | 4.7 | 114 | 14 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 545.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.3 | 2.9 | 57 | 19 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 279.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Doka?
Now 28.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.3 to 36.8 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 605 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 06:28 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Doka?
Local time is 06:49. 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 460 m.
Where is Doka located?
It is at 11.45952, 6.30335 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Doka in?
It is in Nigeria.