Location & Surroundings
Kandawa is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 269 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Binji, 20 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 525 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 32 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
13° 2' 53" N, 4° 56' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 269 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,422 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:44
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kandawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kandawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 34.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 495 W/m2.
Temperature
30.9 C
Wind
2.5 m/s S (182 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
74 %
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 | 30.9 | 2.5 | 182 | 53 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 2.8 | 210 | 71 | 1,012.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.5 | 2.0 | 225 | 72 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.1 | 2.5 | 213 | 44 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 495.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.8 | 3.8 | 217 | 48 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 473.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 3.3 | 232 | 71 | 1,011.4 | 2.40 / 2.40 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.4 | 3.5 | 204 | 76 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.9 | 4.4 | 267 | 45 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 584.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.6 | 3.2 | 252 | 46 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 448.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.6 | 8.2 | 208 | 69 | 1,010.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 5.3 | 230 | 81 | 1,011.2 | 0.13 / 0.14 | 51 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.7 | 5.6 | 240 | 49 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 518.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.8 | 6.5 | 196 | 61 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 271.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kandawa?
Now 30.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 34.1 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 495 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 Kandawa today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Kandawa?
Local time is 03:44. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kandawa?
Kandawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kandawa?
DEM 269 m.
Where is Kandawa located?
It is at 13.04811, 4.94402 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kandawa in?
It is in Nigeria.