Location & Surroundings
Kankani is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 263 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mutum Biyu, 44 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 400 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, about 180 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° 21' 30" N, 11° 3' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 263 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 169 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:24
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kankani
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kankani, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 206 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (181 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.68 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 | 22.8 | 1.2 | 181 | 98 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 1.9 | 197 | 86 | 1,012.9 | 5.12 / 5.12 | 100 | 149.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 1.3 | 172 | 91 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 36 | 206.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 1.2 | 186 | 96 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.1 | 1.1 | 182 | 96 | 1,014.3 | 0.65 / 0.68 | 100 | 6.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.1 | 1.5 | 229 | 68 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 84 | 582.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 1.5 | 186 | 85 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 9 | 300.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 1.0 | 207 | 90 | 1,012.4 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.8 | 0.9 | 192 | 93 | 1,013.4 | 0.19 / 0.24 | 65 | 6.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.7 | 1.1 | 256 | 65 | 1,011.3 | 0.15 / 0.38 | 95 | 606.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 0.5 | 15 | 96 | 1,010.0 | 6.38 / 6.76 | 100 | 248.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 0.3 | 174 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 1.94 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.9 | 0.7 | 196 | 96 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 56 | 6.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankani?
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 25.1 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 206 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kankani today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Kankani?
Local time is 14:24. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kankani?
Kankani is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kankani?
DEM 263 m.
Where is Kankani located?
It is at 8.35832, 11.05005 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kankani in?
It is in Nigeria.