Location & Surroundings
Kanawa is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 479 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Runka, 21 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 355 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 67 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° 15' 41" N, 7° 18' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 479 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 402 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:43
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kanawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 36.6 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (71 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 24.2 | 3.1 | 71 | 18 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 3.5 | 104 | 20 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.6 | 5.4 | 77 | 10 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 623.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.6 | 3.0 | 94 | 15 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 391.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 3.4 | 86 | 18 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 3.6 | 109 | 23 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.6 | 5.2 | 97 | 11 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 616.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.1 | 3.8 | 70 | 17 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 392.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.3 | 2.7 | 141 | 21 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 3.4 | 129 | 24 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.1 | 4.4 | 130 | 14 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 609.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.9 | 4.0 | 80 | 16 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 387.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.2 | 2.7 | 89 | 19 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanawa?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 36.6 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 623 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 Kanawa today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Kanawa?
Local time is 10:43. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kanawa?
Kanawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanawa?
DEM 479 m.
Where is Kanawa located?
It is at 12.26152, 7.30323 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanawa in?
It is in Nigeria.