Location & Surroundings
Kunya is a third-order administrative division in Kano State, Nigeria, at 455 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dambatta, 22 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 370 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 21 km away.
Overview
Kunya is ward of Nigeria.
It is located in Minjibir, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Minjibir
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 14' 17" N, 8° 32' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 455 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:24
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Places in Kunya
Weather in Kunya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kunya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 34.9 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 W/m2.
Temperature
31.8 C
Wind
2.1 m/s NE (36 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,008.8 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 31.8 | 2.1 | 36 | 41 | 1,008.8 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 5.5 | 127 | 72 | 1,013.2 | 1.18 / 1.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 3.4 | 239 | 75 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.9 | 0.8 | 254 | 39 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 656.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.7 | 2.0 | 145 | 44 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 458.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.4 | 4.0 | 218 | 65 | 1,011.9 | 0.83 / 0.83 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.8 | 4.7 | 233 | 79 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 97 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.4 | 4.7 | 250 | 42 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 650.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.8 | 4.5 | 245 | 54 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 454.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 5.2 | 220 | 80 | 1,011.0 | 0.91 / 0.91 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 5.3 | 224 | 84 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.8 | 6.3 | 265 | 50 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 478.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.0 | 5.3 | 247 | 64 | 1,009.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 80 | 402.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kunya?
Now 31.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 34.9 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 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 06:14 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Kunya?
Local time is 02:24. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kunya?
Kunya is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kunya?
DEM 455 m.
Where is Kunya located?
It is at 12.23812, 8.54255 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kunya in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry