Location & Surroundings
Dorka is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 479 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwatarkwashi, 22 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 350 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 35 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° 9' 44" N, 7° 1' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 479 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:20
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Dorka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dorka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 36.3 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 W/m2.
Temperature
35.3 C
Wind
4.2 m/s E (75 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 35.3 | 4.2 | 75 | 13 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.1 | 3.3 | 74 | 19 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 389.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 2.1 | 87 | 23 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 3.5 | 99 | 27 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.3 | 6.0 | 83 | 13 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 634.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.0 | 2.9 | 53 | 18 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 411.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 2.0 | 95 | 23 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 3.4 | 85 | 22 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 37.1 | 4.8 | 79 | 10 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 638.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.1 | 2.9 | 91 | 16 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 396.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 1.3 | 72 | 21 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 2.3 | 181 | 29 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 36.4 | 3.1 | 73 | 10 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 612.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dorka?
Now 35.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 36.3 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 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 Dorka today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Dorka?
Local time is 22:20. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dorka?
Dorka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dorka?
DEM 479 m.
Where is Dorka located?
It is at 12.16231, 7.01981 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dorka in?
It is in Nigeria.