Location & Surroundings
Dokwa is a third-order administrative division in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 557 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kajuru, 49 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is 98 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kaduna, 85 km away.
Overview
Dokwa is ward in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
It is located in Kachia, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Kachia
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 56' 28" N, 7° 27' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 557 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:43
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Places in Dokwa
Mountains & Terrain in Dokwa
Weather in Dokwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dokwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 27.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 5.5 mm. Solar peaks near 452 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (206 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
5.52 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 | 21.5 | 1.8 | 206 | 98 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.3 | 2.7 | 244 | 76 | 1,013.9 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 97 | 452.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 1.9 | 241 | 95 | 1,012.6 | 4.66 / 5.05 | 93 | 301.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 171 | 97 | 1,013.2 | 2.39 / 7.44 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 0.6 | 101 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 5.52 | 100 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 3.2 | 233 | 75 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 79 | 386.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 1.7 | 256 | 94 | 1,012.1 | 1.09 / 1.10 | 94 | 257.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.7 | 0.9 | 228 | 99 | 1,013.3 | 4.26 / 5.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.8 | 1.7 | 205 | 98 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 1.92 | 62 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 1.1 | 239 | 75 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 76 | 473.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 1.5 | 236 | 91 | 1,011.4 | 6.75 / 7.35 | 100 | 397.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 2.6 | 54 | 95 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 7.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.8 | 0.2 | 82 | 94 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 100 | 0.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dokwa?
Now 21.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 27.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 5.5 mm. Solar peaks near 452 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dokwa today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Dokwa?
Local time is 17:43. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dokwa?
Dokwa is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Dokwa?
DEM 557 m.
Where is Dokwa located?
It is at 9.94122, 7.45265 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dokwa in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry