Location & Surroundings
Kaniama is a settlement in Atakora, Benin, at 356 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kerou, 24 km to the northeast. The national capital Porto-Novo is about 465 km to the south. The nearest airport is Djougou Airport, about 115 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
10° 38' 51" N, 1° 58' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 356 m
- Timezone Africa/Porto-Novo
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +229
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:01
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kaniama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaniama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 37.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 W/m2.
Temperature
27.8 C
Wind
2.2 m/s S (165 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 27.8 | 2.2 | 165 | 37 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 2.4 | 210 | 52 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 2.0 | 201 | 78 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.3 | 0.6 | 180 | 25 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 589.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.7 | 1.5 | 184 | 37 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 465.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.7 | 1.9 | 188 | 52 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 1.9 | 197 | 73 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.3 | 1.3 | 200 | 32 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 578.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.5 | 3.2 | 220 | 57 | 1,010.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 25 | 336.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 2.0 | 159 | 54 | 1,012.3 | 0.06 / 0.11 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 1.9 | 237 | 73 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 1 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.1 | 0.4 | 73 | 24 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 581.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 31.1 | 2.2 | 163 | 33 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 437.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaniama?
Now 27.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 37.3 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 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 Kaniama today?
Sunrise around 06:41 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Kaniama?
Local time is 02:01. Time zone: Africa/Porto-Novo (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Kaniama?
Kaniama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kaniama?
DEM 356 m.
Where is Kaniama located?
It is at 10.64744, 1.97958 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaniama in?
It is in Benin.