Location & Surroundings
Kan is a settlement in Bauchi, Nigeria, at 717 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Samamiya, 46 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 300 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, 74 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
11° 2' 0" N, 9° 22' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 717 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:35
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 17:57
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 35.8 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 W/m2.
Temperature
35.6 C
Wind
4.0 m/s NE (55 deg)
Humidity
11 %
Pressure
1,009.6 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 35.6 | 4.0 | 55 | 11 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 1.4 | 355 | 17 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 388.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 0.6 | 306 | 21 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.1 | 0.2 | 184 | 25 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 4.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.8 | 4.1 | 78 | 12 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 637.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.2 | 1.8 | 150 | 19 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 383.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 0.1 | 130 | 26 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.8 | 0.8 | 182 | 28 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 36.7 | 4.5 | 82 | 10 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 650.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 1.4 | 14 | 18 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 383.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.6 | 0.5 | 24 | 22 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 1.0 | 171 | 28 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.6 | 4.5 | 75 | 12 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 643.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kan?
Now 35.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 35.8 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 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 Kan today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 17:57 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Kan?
Local time is 20:35. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kan?
Kan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kan?
DEM 717 m.
Where is Kan located?
It is at 11.03333, 9.36667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kan in?
It is in Nigeria.