Location & Surroundings
Dokata is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 500 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mashi, 19 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 425 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 26 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
12° 50' 51" N, 7° 50' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 500 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 670 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:53
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Weather in Dokata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dokata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 34.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 W/m2.
Temperature
31.7 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (125 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
35 %
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 | 31.7 | 0.7 | 125 | 42 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.2 | 3.2 | 234 | 61 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.7 | 2.5 | 252 | 69 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.7 | 1.1 | 30 | 36 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 654.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.9 | 3.1 | 124 | 35 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 444.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.0 | 4.7 | 189 | 64 | 1,012.8 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 2.3 | 204 | 72 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.8 | 3.8 | 155 | 41 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 622.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.7 | 3.6 | 161 | 47 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 422.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 4.4 | 156 | 73 | 1,014.0 | 5.46 / 5.46 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 2.8 | 311 | 75 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 98 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.3 | 1.8 | 239 | 55 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 222.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.7 | 1.5 | 295 | 54 | 1,011.1 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 100 | 283.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dokata?
Now 31.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 34.7 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 655 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 Dokata today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Dokata?
Local time is 02:53. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dokata?
Dokata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dokata?
DEM 500 m.
Where is Dokata located?
It is at 12.84739, 7.83914 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dokata in?
It is in Nigeria.