Location & Surroundings
Doka is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 542 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kajuru, 56 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is 96 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kaduna, 87 km away.
Also known as: Gidan Sar Doka · Gidan Sarkin Doka
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
9° 55' 5" N, 7° 22' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 542 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 222 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:53
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
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 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 26.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 400 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
0.6 m/s NW (296 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
2.49 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 | 21.2 | 0.6 | 296 | 98 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 2.5 | 292 | 77 | 1,013.3 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 78 | 339.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 1.7 | 224 | 90 | 1,011.3 | 1.50 / 1.96 | 82 | 399.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 226 | 95 | 1,013.1 | 1.43 / 3.39 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 0.5 | 125 | 97 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 2.49 | 100 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 0.9 | 195 | 70 | 1,012.0 | 1.42 / 3.91 | 100 | 469.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 1.2 | 238 | 90 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 3.51 | 100 | 238.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.9 | 0.9 | 187 | 96 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 1.66 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.6 | 1.2 | 159 | 93 | 1,013.4 | 1.54 / 3.19 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.1 | 2.7 | 211 | 76 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 289.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 1.4 | 267 | 89 | 1,011.4 | 0.89 / 0.89 | 100 | 314.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 1.4 | 208 | 98 | 1,012.9 | 0.52 / 1.41 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.7 | 0.1 | 159 | 96 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Doka?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 26.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 400 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Doka today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Doka?
Local time is 17:53. 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 542 m.
Where is Doka located?
It is at 9.91798, 7.38100 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Doka in?
It is in Nigeria.