Location & Surroundings
Kankata is a settlement in Labe Region, Guinea, at 123 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mali, 55 km to the east. The national capital Conakry is about 305 km to the south. The nearest airport is Sambailo Airport, 78 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
12° 7' 35" N, 12° 48' 13" W
- Elevation DEM: 123 m
- Timezone Africa/Conakry
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 412 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (GNF)
- Phone Prefix +224
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:34
- Sunrise 06:44
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 11 h 40 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Kankata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kankata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 33.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
0.8 m/s S (160 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 24.0 | 0.8 | 160 | 55 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.6 | 1.0 | 147 | 68 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.4 | 1.4 | 46 | 32 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 445.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.0 | 1.5 | 68 | 44 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 627.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 1.3 | 145 | 50 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 1.2 | 185 | 55 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.9 | 1.1 | 298 | 33 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 448.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.7 | 1.0 | 228 | 48 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 623.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.0 | 1.4 | 153 | 58 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.3 | 185 | 74 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.8 | 1.7 | 290 | 50 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 436.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.4 | 1.1 | 233 | 52 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 611.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.7 | 1.2 | 160 | 62 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kankata?
Now 24.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.6 to 33.4 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 627 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 Kankata today?
Sunrise around 06:44 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Kankata?
Local time is 09:34. Time zone: Africa/Conakry (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Kankata?
Kankata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kankata?
DEM 123 m.
Where is Kankata located?
It is at 12.12640, -12.80350 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kankata in?
It is in Guinea.