Location & Surroundings
Kumasi is a settlement in Central, Ghana, at 102 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mankesim, 22 km to the south. The national capital Accra is 86 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kotoka International Airport, 90 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
5° 27' 31" N, 0° 57' 47" W
- Elevation DEM: 102 m
- Timezone Africa/Accra
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 548 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Cedi (GHS)
- Phone Prefix +233
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:58
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kumasi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kumasi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 28.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 457 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
3.8 m/s S (202 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
2.29 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 | 24.2 | 3.8 | 202 | 88 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 2.1 | 231 | 97 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 1.8 | 301 | 97 | 1,014.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.5 | 2.8 | 234 | 66 | 1,013.6 | 0.33 / 0.35 | 74 | 456.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 3.4 | 205 | 83 | 1,011.5 | 1.94 / 2.29 | 45 | 377.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 2.3 | 233 | 93 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 1.9 | 245 | 92 | 1,014.1 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.2 | 3.1 | 227 | 70 | 1,013.6 | 0.53 / 0.59 | 90 | 401.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.6 | 4.1 | 209 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 1.21 / 1.80 | 34 | 287.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 2.3 | 237 | 95 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 1.3 | 288 | 92 | 1,014.1 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 1.7 | 190 | 87 | 1,015.5 | 0.53 / 0.57 | 98 | 193.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.2 | 3.1 | 194 | 85 | 1,013.6 | 0.45 / 1.02 | 70 | 348.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kumasi?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 28.5 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 457 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kumasi today?
Sunrise around 05:54 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Kumasi?
Local time is 23:58. Time zone: Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Kumasi?
Kumasi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kumasi?
DEM 102 m.
Where is Kumasi located?
It is at 5.45856, -0.96318 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kumasi in?
It is in Ghana.