Location & Surroundings
Kankusum is a mountain in Adamawa, Nigeria, at 1,449 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ganye, 32 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 475 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, about 105 km away.
Overview
Kankusum is mountain in Nigeria.
It is located in Adamawa State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Adamawa State
- Type mountain (MT)
- an elevation standing high above the surrounding area with small summit area, steep slopes and local relief of 300m or more
Geography
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Coordinates
8° 34' 5" N, 11° 47' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 1449 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:36
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other mountains nearby
Weather in Kankusum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kankusum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 31.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (256 deg)
Humidity
53 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
31 %
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 | 23.1 | 1.1 | 256 | 53 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 1.0 | 276 | 67 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 8.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.6 | 2.6 | 32 | 30 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 661.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 0.7 | 189 | 41 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 350.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 0.4 | 238 | 52 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.7 | 1.1 | 258 | 63 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 8.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.1 | 0.9 | 355 | 30 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 634.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 1.4 | 247 | 59 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 344.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.9 | 2.1 | 261 | 65 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 1.5 | 244 | 86 | 1,014.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 83 | 8.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.3 | 1.5 | 305 | 38 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 6 | 680.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 1.5 | 262 | 68 | 1,011.2 | 0.46 / 0.50 | 25 | 350.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.9 | 2.3 | 252 | 72 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankusum?
Now 23.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 31.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 662 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 Kankusum today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Kankusum?
Local time is 12:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kankusum?
Kankusum is a mountain.
What is the elevation of Kankusum?
DEM 1,449 m.
Where is Kankusum located?
It is at 8.56815, 11.79711 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kankusum in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry