Location & Surroundings
Doka Ashafa is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 705 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Funtua, 19 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 270 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 69 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' 31" N, 7° 9' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 705 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,573 p/km²
- Built-up 16.9%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:42
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Doka Ashafa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Doka Ashafa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 28.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 331 W/m2.
Temperature
28.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 28.7 | 0.9 | 82 | 59 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 0.7 | 41 | 75 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 331.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 2.0 | 218 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 0.80 / 0.80 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 3.5 | 212 | 94 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 2.7 | 197 | 77 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 98 | 263.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 2.3 | 236 | 84 | 1,011.4 | 0.13 / 0.14 | 73 | 204.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.2 | 3.2 | 204 | 93 | 1,013.4 | 0.45 / 0.58 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 0.8 | 208 | 96 | 1,015.3 | 5.53 / 6.11 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 28.1 | 4.2 | 191 | 61 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 95 | 434.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 2.0 | 169 | 81 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 167.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.7 | 2.5 | 231 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 2.1 | 220 | 94 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 3.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 30.8 | 1.2 | 353 | 54 | 1,012.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 30 | 652.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Doka Ashafa?
Now 28.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 28.7 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 331 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 Ashafa today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Doka Ashafa?
Local time is 21:42. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Doka Ashafa?
Doka Ashafa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Doka Ashafa?
DEM 705 m.
Where is Doka Ashafa located?
It is at 11.45863, 7.15321 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Doka Ashafa in?
It is in Nigeria.