Location & Surroundings
Doma is a town in Nasarawa State, Nigeria with 15,097 inhabitants, at 157 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lafia, 21 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 120 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 82 km away.
Overview
Doma is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Nasarawa State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Nasarawa State
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 23' 35" N, 8° 21' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 157 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 15,097
- Pop. Density 16,847 p/km²
- Built-up 34.0%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:11
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Weather in Doma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Doma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 28.9 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 419 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SW (222 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.14 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 | 25.2 | 2.0 | 222 | 92 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 1.7 | 201 | 96 | 1,014.7 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 1.5 | 215 | 96 | 1,014.5 | 0.06 / 0.13 | 95 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 3.3 | 235 | 72 | 1,013.5 | 0.15 / 0.28 | 71 | 419.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 1.8 | 230 | 84 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 16 | 392.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 1.8 | 215 | 97 | 1,012.6 | 1.88 / 2.02 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 1.3 | 242 | 97 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 1.90 | 92 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.6 | 3.1 | 254 | 78 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 100 | 398.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.4 | 1.6 | 270 | 89 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 99 | 320.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 1.3 | 216 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 0.47 / 0.83 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 1.7 | 213 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 87 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.7 | 2.1 | 248 | 68 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 76 | 502.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.6 | 1.5 | 194 | 81 | 1,011.0 | 0.05 / 0.18 | 100 | 363.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Doma?
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 28.9 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 419 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Doma today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Doma?
Local time is 06:11. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Doma?
Doma is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Doma?
Population about 15,097.
What is the elevation of Doma?
DEM 157 m.
Where is Doma located?
It is at 8.39307, 8.35544 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Doma in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry