Location & Surroundings
Dora is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 531 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jikamshi, 44 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 390 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 60 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° 32' 20" N, 7° 56' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 531 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:12
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Weather in Dora
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dora, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.6 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Temperature
29.1 C
Wind
2.5 m/s E (96 deg)
Humidity
17 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 29.1 | 2.5 | 96 | 17 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 3.4 | 67 | 22 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 4.1 | 76 | 26 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.6 | 4.4 | 75 | 13 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 642.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.1 | 2.5 | 52 | 16 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 402.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 3.1 | 45 | 17 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 3.6 | 83 | 22 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.1 | 4.6 | 76 | 11 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 641.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.3 | 2.3 | 115 | 14 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 399.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 2.8 | 2 | 15 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 3.1 | 88 | 19 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.1 | 4.3 | 85 | 10 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 624.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.3 | 1.9 | 119 | 15 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 388.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dora?
Now 29.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 35.6 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 643 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 Dora today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Dora?
Local time is 07:12. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dora?
Dora is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dora?
DEM 531 m.
Where is Dora located?
It is at 12.53884, 7.93771 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dora in?
It is in Nigeria.