Location & Surroundings
Kankada is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 794 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kafanchan, 12 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 115 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 61 km away.
Also known as: Zat
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° 40' 59" N, 8° 18' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 794 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 308 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:33
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kankada
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kankada, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 683 W/m2.
Temperature
32.4 C
Wind
3.9 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 32.4 | 3.9 | 93 | 24 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 0.9 | 168 | 54 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 395.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 0.8 | 34 | 62 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.8 | 2.4 | 42 | 48 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.9 | 3.7 | 71 | 22 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 682.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 0.7 | 170 | 51 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 427.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 0.0 | 2 | 58 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.6 | 0.8 | 70 | 63 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.7 | 1.6 | 25 | 23 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 652.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 1.3 | 147 | 50 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 424.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 177 | 77 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.7 | 1.0 | 139 | 89 | 1,015.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 68 | 4.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.4 | 1.0 | 339 | 32 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 674.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankada?
Now 32.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.8 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 683 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 Kankada today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Kankada?
Local time is 21:33. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kankada?
Kankada is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kankada?
DEM 794 m.
Where is Kankada located?
It is at 9.68292, 8.31392 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kankada in?
It is in Nigeria.