Location & Surroundings
Kanam is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 303 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kwolla, 20 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 210 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 90 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
9° 2' 12" N, 9° 25' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 303 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 125 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:07
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kanam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 27.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 468 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (198 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
87 %
Precip
0.15 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 | 21.3 | 1.4 | 198 | 99 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 0.9 | 258 | 98 | 1,016.2 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.2 | 0.7 | 211 | 94 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.4 | 2.5 | 215 | 69 | 1,013.5 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 59 | 468.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 1.2 | 226 | 92 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 72 | 335.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 1.2 | 315 | 96 | 1,013.8 | 0.26 / 0.41 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 1.1 | 256 | 93 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.4 | 2.8 | 223 | 63 | 1,011.3 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 73 | 593.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.5 | 1.0 | 264 | 88 | 1,011.5 | 0.21 / 0.42 | 20 | 321.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 1.0 | 302 | 92 | 1,012.8 | 3.01 / 3.44 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 1.7 | 230 | 94 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 1.61 | 100 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 2.3 | 206 | 77 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.85 | 79 | 410.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.9 | 1.6 | 204 | 98 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.81 | 72 | 158.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanam?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 27.4 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 468 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kanam today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Kanam?
Local time is 01:07. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kanam?
Kanam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanam?
DEM 303 m.
Where is Kanam located?
It is at 9.03671, 9.41667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanam in?
It is in Nigeria.