Location & Surroundings
Kason is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 214 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jalingo, 5 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 425 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, about 125 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
8° 56' 19" N, 11° 21' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 214 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,115 p/km²
- Built-up 28.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:15
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kason
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kason, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 36.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 W/m2.
Temperature
25.0 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (206 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
70 %
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 | 25.0 | 1.0 | 206 | 62 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 1.1 | 205 | 69 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 7.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.3 | 1.2 | 7 | 28 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 659.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.1 | 1.6 | 177 | 38 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 364.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 0.8 | 195 | 54 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 1.4 | 197 | 66 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 7.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.3 | 1.5 | 231 | 36 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 671.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.6 | 1.9 | 188 | 48 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 357.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.8 | 2.5 | 225 | 71 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 2.3 | 209 | 81 | 1,013.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.8 | 3.0 | 242 | 44 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 648.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.1 | 2.2 | 188 | 54 | 1,009.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 43 | 362.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.0 | 3.0 | 216 | 69 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kason?
Now 25.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 36.3 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 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 Kason today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Kason?
Local time is 09:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kason?
Kason is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kason?
DEM 214 m.
Where is Kason located?
It is at 8.93855, 11.35994 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kason in?
It is in Nigeria.