Location & Surroundings
Kankané is a settlement in Maradi Region, Niger, at 453 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Belbeji, 43 km to the northeast. The national capital Niamey is about 605 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tessaoua Airport, 87 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
14° 27' 17" N, 7° 39' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 453 m
- Timezone Africa/Niamey
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 224 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +227
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:50
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kankane
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kankane, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 36.1 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 W/m2.
Temperature
26.5 C
Wind
4.0 m/s E (79 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
76 %
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 | 26.5 | 4.0 | 79 | 24 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.1 | 4.3 | 98 | 14 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 621.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.0 | 3.4 | 44 | 15 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 364.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.0 | 5.0 | 57 | 13 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.8 | 4.5 | 74 | 21 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.2 | 4.4 | 69 | 11 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 641.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.2 | 4.2 | 54 | 13 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 410.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.5 | 5.5 | 58 | 15 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.6 | 5.2 | 80 | 16 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.4 | 7.8 | 77 | 8 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 644.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.5 | 4.8 | 57 | 9 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 411.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.1 | 5.3 | 62 | 13 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 26.2 | 5.2 | 62 | 19 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 2.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankane?
Now 26.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.5 to 36.1 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 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 Kankane today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Kankane?
Local time is 12:50. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kankane?
Kankane is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kankane?
DEM 453 m.
Where is Kankane located?
It is at 14.45459, 7.65078 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kankane in?
It is in Niger.