Location & Surroundings
Kano is a settlement in Kebbi, Nigeria, at 249 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Argungu, 35 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 555 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport, 62 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
13° 2' 10" N, 4° 23' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 249 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 206 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:51
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 11 h 41 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kano
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kano, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 38.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 574 W/m2.
Temperature
29.5 C
Wind
2.9 m/s NE (41 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 29.5 | 2.9 | 41 | 18 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.6 | 2.5 | 98 | 28 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.5 | 2.8 | 90 | 14 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 573.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.6 | 3.0 | 96 | 19 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 411.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.0 | 3.1 | 67 | 22 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.2 | 3.3 | 112 | 24 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 39.6 | 5.0 | 109 | 11 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 579.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.0 | 2.4 | 104 | 15 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 414.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.7 | 3.0 | 59 | 17 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.1 | 4.1 | 116 | 19 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.8 | 5.8 | 111 | 9 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 578.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.2 | 2.3 | 101 | 12 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 360.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.7 | 2.6 | 94 | 14 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 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 Kano?
Now 29.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 38.5 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 574 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 Kano today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 41m.
What is the local time in Kano?
Local time is 09:51. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kano?
Kano is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kano?
DEM 249 m.
Where is Kano located?
It is at 13.03601, 4.39561 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kano in?
It is in Nigeria.