Location & Surroundings
Kanki is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 178 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jalingo, 16 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 410 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, about 140 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° 50' 31" N, 11° 13' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 178 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:56
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kanki
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanki, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 37.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 511 W/m2.
Temperature
28.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s S (202 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 28.1 | 0.8 | 202 | 54 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.1 | 0.7 | 179 | 61 | 1,014.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 57 | 6.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.4 | 2.0 | 76 | 19 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 511.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.8 | 0.3 | 209 | 25 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 197.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 1.6 | 257 | 37 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.6 | 1.0 | 164 | 73 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 6.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 36.6 | 0.7 | 264 | 26 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 600.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 0.8 | 170 | 33 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 299.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.5 | 0.3 | 346 | 60 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 1.4 | 175 | 74 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.6 | 1.2 | 258 | 32 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 555.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.8 | 0.9 | 149 | 37 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 339.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.8 | 1.1 | 240 | 70 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanki?
Now 28.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 37.4 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 511 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 Kanki today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Kanki?
Local time is 12:56. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kanki?
Kanki is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanki?
DEM 178 m.
Where is Kanki located?
It is at 8.84192, 11.22097 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanki in?
It is in Nigeria.