Location & Surroundings
Kunya is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 460 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dambatta, 24 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 370 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 20 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
12° 13' 24" N, 8° 31' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 460 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 22,726 p/km²
- Built-up 16.1%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:16
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 11 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kunya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kunya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 32.0 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 608 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
3.9 m/s NE (29 deg)
Humidity
20 %
Pressure
1,016.4 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 21.2 | 3.9 | 29 | 20 | 1,016.4 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.4 | 3.2 | 77 | 18 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.0 | 4.4 | 82 | 10 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 608.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 3.6 | 38 | 16 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 375.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 3.7 | 32 | 17 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.5 | 3.4 | 62 | 14 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.8 | 5.0 | 66 | 8 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 610.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.8 | 3.4 | 42 | 14 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 372.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.6 | 3.8 | 40 | 16 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 3.1 | 51 | 16 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.3 | 4.8 | 68 | 9 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 608.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.3 | 3.6 | 52 | 14 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 371.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.5 | 3.8 | 37 | 15 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kunya?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.4 to 32.0 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 608 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 Kunya today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Kunya?
Local time is 11:16. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kunya?
Kunya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kunya?
DEM 460 m.
Where is Kunya located?
It is at 12.22331, 8.53250 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kunya in?
It is in Nigeria.