Location & Surroundings
Kanama is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 579 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mando, 31 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 190 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kaduna, 54 km away.
Also known as: 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
10° 38' 0" N, 6° 50' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 579 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 15:11
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kanama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 35.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 W/m2.
Temperature
20.3 C
Wind
1.9 m/s E (103 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 20.3 | 1.9 | 103 | 44 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.9 | 2.4 | 129 | 17 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 625.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 1.6 | 29 | 25 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 405.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 0.9 | 69 | 33 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 0.8 | 64 | 59 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.5 | 2.7 | 93 | 20 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 611.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.1 | 2.8 | 31 | 25 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 398.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 1.2 | 120 | 30 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.0 | 1.5 | 123 | 45 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.6 | 4.2 | 82 | 15 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 606.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.2 | 2.9 | 40 | 23 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 389.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.1 | 1.8 | 119 | 28 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.4 | 1.2 | 144 | 68 | 1,015.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 51 | 1.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanama?
Now 20.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 35.9 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 625 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 Kanama today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Kanama?
Local time is 15:11. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kanama?
Kanama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanama?
DEM 579 m.
Where is Kanama located?
It is at 10.63333, 6.83333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanama in?
It is in Nigeria.