Location & Surroundings
Kanu is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 419 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kaura Namoda, 23 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 385 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 29 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
12° 25' 47" N, 6° 43' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 419 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 46 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:45
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kanu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 37.5 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 W/m2.
Temperature
26.3 C
Wind
3.1 m/s SE (121 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,011.6 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 | 26.3 | 3.1 | 121 | 20 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 3.0 | 101 | 23 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.5 | 4.4 | 98 | 11 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 605.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.0 | 4.0 | 91 | 14 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 394.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.9 | 3.6 | 104 | 16 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 3.8 | 119 | 22 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.6 | 4.4 | 102 | 11 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 601.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.1 | 3.5 | 76 | 15 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 390.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.2 | 3.2 | 58 | 18 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 4.0 | 100 | 25 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.2 | 5.5 | 94 | 10 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 601.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.1 | 3.2 | 110 | 14 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 373.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.8 | 4.0 | 70 | 16 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanu?
Now 26.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 37.5 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 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 Kanu today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Kanu?
Local time is 09:45. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kanu?
Kanu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanu?
DEM 419 m.
Where is Kanu located?
It is at 12.42961, 6.71858 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanu in?
It is in Nigeria.