Location & Surroundings
Ancaro is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 445 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kano, 26 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 370 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 22 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° 12' 8" N, 8° 38' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 445 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,289 p/km²
- Built-up 6.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:31
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ancaro
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ancaro, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 6.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 32.4 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 420 W/m2.
Temperature
32.4 C
Wind
6.0 m/s E (112 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
36 %
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 | 32.4 | 6.0 | 112 | 42 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.1 | 3.3 | 150 | 50 | 1,009.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 420.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 4.1 | 219 | 70 | 1,012.3 | 0.09 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 3.3 | 263 | 75 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.4 | 3.6 | 227 | 46 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 393.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.7 | 3.3 | 208 | 55 | 1,011.5 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 7 | 405.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 4.4 | 231 | 75 | 1,013.1 | 0.46 / 0.56 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 3.5 | 253 | 77 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.5 | 4.8 | 248 | 49 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 428.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.7 | 4.1 | 267 | 58 | 1,011.7 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 43 | 397.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 3.3 | 229 | 70 | 1,012.1 | 0.03 / 0.13 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 3.1 | 250 | 76 | 1,012.9 | 0.32 / 0.45 | 5 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.8 | 4.4 | 300 | 39 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 651.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ancaro?
Now 32.4 C with partly cloudy skies and a 6.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 32.4 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 420 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 Ancaro today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Ancaro?
Local time is 21:31. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ancaro?
Ancaro is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ancaro?
DEM 445 m.
Where is Ancaro located?
It is at 12.20212, 8.64490 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ancaro in?
It is in Nigeria.