Location & Surroundings
Kankara is a town in Katsina State, Nigeria with 9,609 inhabitants, at 595 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malumfashi, 28 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 320 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 82 km away.
Overview
Kankara is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Katsina State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Katsina State
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 55' 52" N, 7° 24' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 595 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 9,609
- Pop. Density 24,182 p/km²
- Built-up 43.9%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:21
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Weather in Kankara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kankara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 36.3 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 616 W/m2.
Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
2.6 m/s E (97 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 25.8 | 2.6 | 97 | 27 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 2.4 | 100 | 35 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.3 | 5.9 | 88 | 17 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 615.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.5 | 3.7 | 71 | 21 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 391.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 2.9 | 123 | 22 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 3.7 | 110 | 26 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.2 | 6.4 | 80 | 12 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 625.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.6 | 3.2 | 45 | 18 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 397.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.4 | 3.6 | 113 | 20 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 3.0 | 149 | 26 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.8 | 4.3 | 90 | 10 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 593.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.3 | 2.7 | 65 | 14 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 375.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.8 | 2.6 | 70 | 15 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankara?
Now 25.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 36.3 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 616 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 Kankara today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Kankara?
Local time is 13:21. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kankara?
Kankara is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Kankara?
Population about 9,609.
What is the elevation of Kankara?
DEM 595 m.
Where is Kankara located?
It is at 11.93114, 7.41115 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kankara in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry