Location & Surroundings
Karanka is a settlement in Zinder Region, Niger, at 376 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dungas, 13 km to the southwest. The national capital Niamey is about 790 km to the west. The nearest airport is Zinder Airport, 82 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
13° 9' 47" N, 9° 24' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 376 m
- Timezone Africa/Niamey
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 39 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +227
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:48
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Karanka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karanka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.1 to 37.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 W/m2.
Temperature
37.3 C
Wind
4.8 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
21 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 37.3 | 4.8 | 83 | 21 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.1 | 3.4 | 142 | 28 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 350.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.4 | 3.4 | 222 | 59 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.1 | 2.0 | 217 | 59 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.6 | 2.5 | 59 | 31 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 580.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.4 | 1.5 | 92 | 30 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 370.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.6 | 2.5 | 85 | 28 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.2 | 3.3 | 79 | 32 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 37.5 | 5.8 | 89 | 18 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 668.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.5 | 2.8 | 68 | 21 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 415.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.0 | 2.5 | 70 | 26 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.7 | 3.2 | 93 | 34 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 4.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 38.7 | 5.7 | 79 | 16 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 669.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karanka?
Now 37.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.1 to 37.3 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 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 Karanka today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Karanka?
Local time is 21:48. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Karanka?
Karanka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karanka?
DEM 376 m.
Where is Karanka located?
It is at 13.16309, 9.40401 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karanka in?
It is in Niger.