Location & Surroundings
Kanuta is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 288 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Goronyo, 33 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 530 km to the south. The nearest airport is Sokoto, about 110 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° 34' 7" N, 5° 57' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 288 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:56
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 34 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kanuta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanuta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 35.5 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 574 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
3.1 m/s E (68 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 25.7 | 3.1 | 68 | 22 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 3.4 | 84 | 28 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.5 | 3.5 | 88 | 13 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 573.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.2 | 3.9 | 58 | 16 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 385.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 3.6 | 86 | 19 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 3.9 | 79 | 20 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.2 | 5.5 | 81 | 10 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 578.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.8 | 3.8 | 64 | 14 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 388.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.3 | 4.0 | 66 | 13 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 3.9 | 75 | 19 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.5 | 5.5 | 82 | 8 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 587.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.0 | 4.0 | 61 | 9 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 395.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.3 | 4.3 | 65 | 12 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanuta?
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 35.5 C, max wind 3.9 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 Kanuta today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 34m.
What is the local time in Kanuta?
Local time is 09:56. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kanuta?
Kanuta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanuta?
DEM 288 m.
Where is Kanuta located?
It is at 13.56851, 5.95296 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanuta in?
It is in Nigeria.