Location & Surroundings
Zankan is a third-order administrative division in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 1,059 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kagoro, 15 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 130 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 37 km away.
Overview
Zankan is Ward of the Kaura legislative council.
It is located in Kaura, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Kaura
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 37' 22" N, 8° 31' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 1059 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 113 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:38
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Weather in Zankan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zankan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 W/m2.
Temperature
21.5 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SE (121 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,014.3 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 21.5 | 0.9 | 121 | 69 | 1,014.3 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 1.2 | 90 | 69 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.1 | 1.5 | 60 | 22 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 659.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 1.4 | 150 | 53 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 397.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 0.4 | 5 | 67 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 1.3 | 43 | 71 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.3 | 2.1 | 44 | 22 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 648.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 1.2 | 134 | 45 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 378.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.5 | 0.7 | 99 | 75 | 1,012.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 1.3 | 55 | 71 | 1,013.2 | 0.05 / 0.11 | 12 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.6 | 4.4 | 80 | 14 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 663.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 1.3 | 140 | 47 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 388.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.8 | 0.9 | 172 | 71 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zankan?
Now 21.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.2 to 34.1 C, max wind 1.5 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 Zankan today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Zankan?
Local time is 08:38. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Zankan?
Zankan is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Zankan?
DEM 1,059 m.
Where is Zankan located?
It is at 9.62270, 8.52969 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zankan in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry