Location & Surroundings
Dole is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 314 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dange, 11 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 480 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 27 km away.
Also known as: Bunge
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° 52' 0" N, 5° 27' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 314 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 191 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:51
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Dole
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dole, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 33.8 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 462 W/m2.
Temperature
33.8 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SW (218 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
24 %
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 | 33.8 | 0.9 | 218 | 47 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 7.0 | 213 | 79 | 1,009.2 | 1.76 / 1.76 | 100 | 418.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 3.2 | 262 | 84 | 1,011.5 | 2.21 / 3.97 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 4.3 | 186 | 86 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.5 | 5.3 | 220 | 62 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 462.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.8 | 2.5 | 234 | 63 | 1,009.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 97 | 428.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 3.4 | 203 | 86 | 1,012.1 | 1.15 / 1.21 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 3.9 | 170 | 88 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.8 | 4.7 | 203 | 57 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 537.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.3 | 2.7 | 201 | 60 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 450.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 3.4 | 210 | 73 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 2.7 | 222 | 78 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.3 | 2.9 | 229 | 48 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 621.4 | 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 Dole?
Now 33.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 33.8 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 462 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 Dole today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Dole?
Local time is 18:51. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dole?
Dole is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dole?
DEM 314 m.
Where is Dole located?
It is at 12.86667, 5.45000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dole in?
It is in Nigeria.