Location & Surroundings
Nkran is a settlement in Western, Ghana, at 53 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Esim, 22 km to the southwest. The national capital Accra is about 220 km to the east. The nearest airport is Takoradi Airport, 36 km away.
Also known as: Nkrang
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
4° 59' 22" N, 2° 5' 17" W
- Elevation DEM: 53 m
- Timezone Africa/Accra
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 151 p/km²
- Built-up 5.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Cedi (GHS)
- Phone Prefix +233
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:44
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
en
Nkrang
Weather in Nkran
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Nkran, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 29.0 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 486 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (221 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
41 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 23.2 | 1.8 | 221 | 96 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 1.9 | 225 | 90 | 1,015.4 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.0 | 4.2 | 217 | 64 | 1,015.9 | 0.35 / 0.45 | 61 | 288.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 3.0 | 218 | 81 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 27 | 485.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 1.8 | 223 | 95 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 1.2 | 253 | 97 | 1,015.7 | 0.16 / 0.19 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 4.0 | 230 | 73 | 1,016.0 | 0.72 / 0.90 | 83 | 308.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 3.4 | 231 | 86 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 24 | 405.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.2 | 2.8 | 236 | 94 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 2.3 | 259 | 90 | 1,014.7 | 0.14 / 0.26 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.1 | 4.7 | 250 | 64 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 100 | 406.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 3.6 | 243 | 84 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 75 | 401.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.3 | 2.4 | 238 | 92 | 1,014.4 | 0.09 / 0.15 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Nkran?
Now 23.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 29.0 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 486 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 Nkran today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Nkran?
Local time is 08:44. Time zone: Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Nkran?
Nkran is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Nkran?
DEM 53 m.
Where is Nkran located?
It is at 4.98935, -2.08799 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Nkran in?
It is in Ghana.