Location & Surroundings
Kencinkecin is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 294 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Goronyo, 33 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 525 km to the south. The nearest airport is Sokoto, about 105 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° 31' 17" N, 5° 57' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 294 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 215 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:57
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kencinkecin
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kencinkecin, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 37.8 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 W/m2.
Temperature
36.0 C
Wind
0.2 m/s SW (223 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,011.6 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 | 36.0 | 0.2 | 223 | 14 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.2 | 2.8 | 14 | 17 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 413.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 1.3 | 99 | 21 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 2.8 | 69 | 20 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.8 | 5.0 | 111 | 10 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 615.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.6 | 3.6 | 83 | 15 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 414.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 2.8 | 82 | 18 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 3.3 | 114 | 22 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 38.2 | 4.7 | 69 | 10 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 612.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.1 | 3.1 | 61 | 13 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 413.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 2.8 | 97 | 17 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 3.6 | 101 | 21 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 38.6 | 4.0 | 58 | 9 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 613.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kencinkecin?
Now 36.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 37.8 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 615 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 Kencinkecin today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Kencinkecin?
Local time is 20:57. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kencinkecin?
Kencinkecin is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kencinkecin?
DEM 294 m.
Where is Kencinkecin located?
It is at 13.52145, 5.96218 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kencinkecin in?
It is in Nigeria.