Location & Surroundings
Dan Kanam is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 480 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dankama, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 465 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 36 km away.
Also known as: Dan Kunama
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
13° 14' 1" N, 7° 53' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 480 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:47
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Dan Kanam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dan Kanam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 36.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
3.3 m/s E (68 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
55 %
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 | 24.3 | 3.3 | 68 | 20 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.6 | 2.4 | 92 | 10 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 636.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.9 | 2.4 | 162 | 14 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 395.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.1 | 3.3 | 349 | 13 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 3.2 | 50 | 15 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.7 | 4.3 | 104 | 11 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 619.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.6 | 1.7 | 61 | 17 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 381.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.2 | 3.0 | 83 | 21 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.7 | 2.3 | 73 | 24 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 38.3 | 5.3 | 97 | 11 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 611.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.4 | 2.8 | 112 | 16 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 381.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.5 | 2.6 | 47 | 19 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.7 | 3.7 | 100 | 22 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 2.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dan Kanam?
Now 24.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 36.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 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 Dan Kanam today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Dan Kanam?
Local time is 16:47. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Dan Kanam?
Dan Kanam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dan Kanam?
DEM 480 m.
Where is Dan Kanam located?
It is at 13.23362, 7.89249 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dan Kanam in?
It is in Nigeria.