Location & Surroundings
Kanwa is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 460 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kura, 9 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 325 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 24 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
11° 51' 24" N, 8° 25' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 460 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6,520 p/km²
- Built-up 8.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:14
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kanwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 34.3 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 570 W/m2.
Temperature
30.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (100 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 30.4 | 1.3 | 100 | 47 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 0.7 | 195 | 61 | 1,013.1 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.8 | 3.6 | 244 | 77 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 46 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.3 | 3.2 | 261 | 43 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 569.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.1 | 4.4 | 275 | 56 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 355.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 4.1 | 207 | 79 | 1,012.5 | 1.48 / 1.48 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.5 | 4.0 | 201 | 85 | 1,013.9 | 0.18 / 1.67 | 88 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.5 | 5.1 | 221 | 53 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 60 | 525.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.1 | 4.3 | 248 | 61 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 85 | 323.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 6.6 | 1 | 92 | 1,014.2 | 6.09 / 6.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 4.1 | 213 | 84 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 96 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.7 | 4.2 | 267 | 44 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 631.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.0 | 4.0 | 274 | 56 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 441.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanwa?
Now 30.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 34.3 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 570 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 Kanwa today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Kanwa?
Local time is 05:14. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kanwa?
Kanwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanwa?
DEM 460 m.
Where is Kanwa located?
It is at 11.85673, 8.42299 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanwa in?
It is in Nigeria.