Location & Surroundings
Dokan is a settlement in Sila, Chad, at 698 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Abdi, 49 km to the west. The national capital N'Djamena is about 730 km to the west. The nearest airport is Geneina Airport, about 115 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° 45' 0" N, 21° 45' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 698 m
- Timezone Africa/Ndjamena
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 63 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +235
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:11
- Sunrise 05:27
- Sunset 17:05
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Weather in Dokan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dokan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 34.9 C, max wind 8.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 720 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
5.4 m/s NE (64 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 24.8 | 5.4 | 64 | 21 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 6.8 | 58 | 24 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 27.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.9 | 5.5 | 26 | 13 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 720.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.5 | 5.0 | 46 | 18 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 257.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 8.5 | 52 | 22 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 8.5 | 57 | 26 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 26.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.9 | 7.0 | 42 | 12 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 714.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 6.7 | 42 | 19 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 259.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.6 | 6.4 | 63 | 25 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 6.8 | 65 | 27 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 27.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.3 | 3.7 | 0 | 14 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 730.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 2.2 | 317 | 20 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 262.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.4 | 6.5 | 45 | 21 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dokan?
Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 34.9 C, max wind 8.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 720 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 Dokan today?
Sunrise around 05:27 and sunset around 17:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Dokan?
Local time is 13:11. Time zone: Africa/Ndjamena (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dokan?
Dokan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dokan?
DEM 698 m.
Where is Dokan located?
It is at 12.75000, 21.75000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dokan in?
It is in Chad.