Location & Surroundings
Kankan is a settlement in Kwara State, Nigeria, at 312 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ilorin, 24 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 340 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, 17 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
8° 17' 16" N, 4° 30' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 312 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 21 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:18
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kankan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kankan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 33.0 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 473 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (191 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,016.5 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 | 21.8 | 1.4 | 191 | 91 | 1,016.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.0 | 1.9 | 45 | 40 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 472.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.5 | 1.4 | 185 | 58 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 220.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 3.5 | 191 | 83 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.9 | 2.7 | 219 | 93 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.4 | 1.8 | 209 | 42 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 486.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.1 | 2.1 | 184 | 57 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 405.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 3.7 | 202 | 90 | 1,014.5 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.8 | 3.3 | 206 | 90 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.6 | 3.4 | 187 | 49 | 1,014.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 84 | 489.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.8 | 2.3 | 190 | 63 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 22 | 391.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 2.8 | 197 | 91 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.4 | 3.0 | 215 | 89 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankan?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.8 to 33.0 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 473 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 Kankan today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Kankan?
Local time is 16:18. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kankan?
Kankan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kankan?
DEM 312 m.
Where is Kankan located?
It is at 8.28783, 4.50045 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kankan in?
It is in Nigeria.