Location & Surroundings
Kanger is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 198 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zaki Biam, 21 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 275 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 92 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
7° 29' 28" N, 9° 25' 30" E
- Elevation DEM: 198 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,200 p/km²
- Built-up 8.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:14
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kanger
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanger, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 33.6 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 W/m2.
Temperature
28.1 C
Wind
4.0 m/s SW (213 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 28.1 | 4.0 | 213 | 69 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 2.3 | 245 | 85 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 1.9 | 238 | 87 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 5.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.6 | 2.5 | 247 | 48 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 668.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.8 | 2.3 | 218 | 59 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 400.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 3.6 | 226 | 76 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 3.2 | 232 | 86 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.8 | 3.0 | 239 | 49 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 659.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.5 | 2.8 | 216 | 65 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 377.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 2.9 | 223 | 79 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 3.2 | 233 | 87 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.1 | 3.6 | 241 | 49 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 660.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.5 | 2.6 | 222 | 63 | 1,009.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 260.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanger?
Now 28.1 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 33.6 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 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 Kanger today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Kanger?
Local time is 02:14. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kanger?
Kanger is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanger?
DEM 198 m.
Where is Kanger located?
It is at 7.49118, 9.42490 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanger in?
It is in Nigeria.