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 12:24
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 16 min
Weather in Kankara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kankara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 30.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 566 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
0.7 m/s NW (333 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.69 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 | 21.9 | 0.7 | 333 | 92 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 1.8 | 241 | 89 | 1,014.3 | 1.38 / 1.38 | 89 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.5 | 1.4 | 202 | 53 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 565.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.2 | 1.9 | 150 | 60 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 445.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 2.1 | 185 | 79 | 1,012.8 | 1.69 / 1.69 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 2.3 | 201 | 87 | 1,012.2 | 2.02 / 3.71 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.5 | 1.8 | 162 | 51 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 585.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.9 | 2.2 | 156 | 57 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 470.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.8 | 3.3 | 205 | 76 | 1,012.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 3.2 | 211 | 87 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.9 | 2.0 | 213 | 52 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 653.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.1 | 2.6 | 241 | 54 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 388.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.0 | 3.8 | 202 | 85 | 1,013.2 | 3.54 / 3.54 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankara?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 30.5 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 566 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kankara today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 16m.
What is the local time in Kankara?
Local time is 12:24. 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