Location & Surroundings
Kanock is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 535 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kafanchan, 36 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is 71 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 93 km away.
Also known as: Kirki
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° 20' 2" N, 8° 4' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 535 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,361 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:30
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kanock
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanock, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 35.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 W/m2.
Temperature
26.2 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (132 deg)
Humidity
46 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 26.2 | 1.2 | 132 | 46 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.0 | 0.4 | 183 | 91 | 1,015.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 1.5 | 360 | 87 | 1,016.8 | 0.41 / 0.42 | 41 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.4 | 2.2 | 100 | 15 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 626.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 0.6 | 97 | 37 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 398.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 0.5 | 330 | 55 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 1.5 | 27 | 60 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.7 | 1.5 | 152 | 18 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 632.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.9 | 0.2 | 150 | 33 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 396.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 1.0 | 118 | 48 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 0.7 | 118 | 68 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.3 | 0.5 | 253 | 32 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 543.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.1 | 1.2 | 328 | 37 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 363.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanock?
Now 26.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 35.4 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 626 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 Kanock today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Kanock?
Local time is 05:30. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kanock?
Kanock is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanock?
DEM 535 m.
Where is Kanock located?
It is at 9.33396, 8.08205 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanock in?
It is in Nigeria.