Location & Surroundings
Doka is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 584 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sauri, 11 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 310 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 49 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° 45' 43" N, 6° 52' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 584 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7,099 p/km²
- Built-up 7.8%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:47
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 12 h 16 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 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 29.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 4.9 mm. Solar peaks near 567 W/m2.
Temperature
21.7 C
Wind
2.2 m/s SE (143 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
4.88 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 | 21.7 | 2.2 | 143 | 92 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 1.6 | 262 | 89 | 1,014.4 | 1.38 / 1.38 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.9 | 1.8 | 200 | 55 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 567.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 1.4 | 147 | 63 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 478.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 1.8 | 225 | 89 | 1,013.3 | 4.88 / 4.88 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 1.8 | 224 | 89 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 1.66 | 98 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.8 | 1.3 | 182 | 56 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 591.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.9 | 2.3 | 236 | 68 | 1,010.5 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 48 | 422.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.4 | 2.8 | 213 | 83 | 1,012.4 | 0.18 / 0.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 3.6 | 199 | 92 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.4 | 2.2 | 205 | 55 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 647.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.1 | 3.9 | 217 | 66 | 1,011.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 97 | 401.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.1 | 4.2 | 207 | 86 | 1,013.1 | 10.25 / 10.28 | 79 | 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 Doka?
Now 21.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 29.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 4.9 mm. Solar peaks near 567 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Doka today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Doka?
Local time is 10:47. 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 584 m.
Where is Doka located?
It is at 11.76186, 6.87377 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Doka in?
It is in Nigeria.