Location & Surroundings
Kanif is a settlement in Yap State, Micronesia, at 3 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Colonia, 4 km to the east. The national capital Palikir is about 2230 km to the east. The nearest airport is Yap International Airport, 3 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
9° 31' 39" N, 138° 5' 5" E
- Elevation 3 m (DEM: 9 m)
- Timezone Pacific/Chuuk
- Time Shift GMT 10 (DST 10)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +691
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:52
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Nearby
Weather in Kanif
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kanif, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 27.8 C, max wind 7.5 m/s. Precip around 4.7 mm. Solar peaks near 389 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
4.9 m/s SW (238 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
4.70 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 | 26.6 | 4.9 | 238 | 85 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 7.4 | 247 | 78 | 1,010.5 | 8.53 / 8.53 | 100 | 388.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 5.4 | 263 | 89 | 1,013.5 | 2.31 / 10.84 | 100 | 50.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 6.9 | 235 | 89 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 8.78 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.6 | 7.5 | 245 | 86 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 4.70 | 100 | 22.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 8.3 | 229 | 83 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 4.37 | 100 | 177.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 7.7 | 250 | 81 | 1,011.0 | 4.16 / 8.52 | 100 | 13.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.2 | 7.4 | 254 | 80 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 6.84 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.3 | 8.3 | 234 | 81 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 5.87 | 96 | 113.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.9 | 9.1 | 243 | 79 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 2.22 | 47 | 810.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.7 | 7.4 | 245 | 78 | 1,010.3 | 1.12 / 3.34 | 80 | 106.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 10.4 | 238 | 85 | 1,008.4 | 7.62 / 10.96 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.3 | 7.0 | 240 | 80 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 87 | 101.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kanif?
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.8 to 27.8 C, max wind 7.5 m/s. Precip around 4.7 mm. Solar peaks near 389 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kanif today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Kanif?
Local time is 16:52. Time zone: Pacific/Chuuk (UTC+10:00).
What type of place is Kanif?
Kanif is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kanif?
Elevation about 3 m. DEM 9 m.
Where is Kanif located?
It is at 9.52762, 138.08468 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kanif in?
It is in Micronesia.