Location & Surroundings
Rantan is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 550 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bebeji, 21 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 290 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 61 km away.
Also known as: Ranian
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
11° 30' 56" N, 8° 22' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 550 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,599 p/km²
- Built-up 5.0%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:38
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 47 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Rantan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rantan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 34.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,014.7 hPa
Clouds
26 %
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 | 21.9 | 1.7 | 88 | 29 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.6 | 3.5 | 58 | 14 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 648.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.0 | 2.7 | 46 | 22 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 390.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 1.5 | 35 | 26 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 1.8 | 119 | 30 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.6 | 4.4 | 69 | 15 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 641.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.6 | 3.0 | 68 | 21 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 393.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 0.7 | 257 | 27 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.0 | 1.8 | 167 | 32 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.1 | 4.6 | 51 | 12 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 652.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 2.8 | 56 | 17 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 397.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 1.2 | 235 | 21 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.5 | 3.6 | 232 | 45 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rantan?
Now 21.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 34.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 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 Rantan today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Rantan?
Local time is 15:38. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Rantan?
Rantan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Rantan?
DEM 550 m.
Where is Rantan located?
It is at 11.51567, 8.37890 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rantan in?
It is in Nigeria.