Location & Surroundings
Kanko is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 135 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bida, 42 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 190 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bida, 41 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
9° 24' 20" N, 5° 48' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 135 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 222 p/km²
- Built-up 1.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:34
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kanko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 518 W/m2.
Temperature
29.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s S (177 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
85 %
Precip
1.67 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 | 29.1 | 1.6 | 177 | 70 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 1.9 | 223 | 92 | 1,012.8 | 3.42 / 3.42 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 2.0 | 231 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.8 | 2.1 | 212 | 65 | 1,012.3 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 77 | 518.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.5 | 0.5 | 331 | 81 | 1,011.5 | 1.49 / 1.67 | 99 | 304.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 2.0 | 217 | 95 | 1,013.0 | 1.65 / 3.32 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 1.4 | 225 | 96 | 1,014.6 | 1.24 / 4.56 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.7 | 3.9 | 228 | 69 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 1.25 | 84 | 441.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.2 | 1.9 | 267 | 86 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.62 | 38 | 319.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 2.3 | 245 | 94 | 1,013.4 | 1.71 / 2.33 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 2.1 | 207 | 97 | 1,014.2 | 4.28 / 6.61 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.8 | 3.3 | 239 | 72 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 1.46 | 93 | 404.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.5 | 1.8 | 219 | 88 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 1.25 | 98 | 386.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanko?
Now 29.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 30.8 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 1.7 mm. Solar peaks near 518 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 Kanko today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Kanko?
Local time is 03:34. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kanko?
Kanko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanko?
DEM 135 m.
Where is Kanko located?
It is at 9.40556, 5.81170 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanko in?
It is in Nigeria.