Location & Surroundings
Kanya is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 384 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ringim, 16 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 405 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 75 km away.
Also known as: Rugar Kanya
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° 17' 39" N, 9° 9' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 384 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 293 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:07
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 15 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Kanya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 35.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 677 W/m2.
Temperature
30.2 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (35 deg)
Humidity
49 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 30.2 | 1.7 | 35 | 49 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 3.7 | 206 | 73 | 1,012.2 | 4.37 / 4.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 2.2 | 175 | 66 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.1 | 1.7 | 120 | 34 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 676.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.6 | 2.5 | 120 | 38 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 462.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.6 | 4.4 | 179 | 60 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 2.9 | 236 | 67 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.7 | 1.6 | 224 | 36 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 669.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.7 | 2.0 | 100 | 37 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 456.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 8.5 | 196 | 85 | 1,011.5 | 5.23 / 5.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 2.5 | 263 | 75 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.2 | 3.5 | 267 | 38 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 493.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.5 | 3.8 | 211 | 60 | 1,010.2 | 0.65 / 0.65 | 100 | 240.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanya?
Now 30.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 35.1 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 677 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 Kanya today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 15m.
What is the local time in Kanya?
Local time is 01:07. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kanya?
Kanya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanya?
DEM 384 m.
Where is Kanya located?
It is at 12.29415, 9.16354 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanya in?
It is in Nigeria.