Location & Surroundings
Ala is a third-order administrative division in Borno State, Nigeria, at 292 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dikwa, 16 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 780 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Maiduguri Airport, 95 km away.
Overview
Ala is ward in Borno State, Nigeria.
It is located in Marte, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Marte
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 10' 53" N, 13° 53' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 292 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:14
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 17:46
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Weather in Ala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.9 to 37.9 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 703 W/m2.
Temperature
31.6 C
Wind
5.2 m/s N (4 deg)
Humidity
26 %
Pressure
1,008.8 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 31.6 | 5.2 | 4 | 26 | 1,008.8 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.8 | 4.1 | 19 | 42 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 3.4 | 49 | 45 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 11.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.9 | 6.8 | 33 | 15 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 702.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.5 | 4.3 | 358 | 24 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 358.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 4.2 | 8 | 31 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.8 | 3.2 | 87 | 40 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 11.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 39.0 | 5.7 | 45 | 12 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 705.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.4 | 4.7 | 10 | 23 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 359.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.8 | 4.4 | 13 | 35 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.3 | 2.9 | 79 | 29 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 11.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 39.3 | 6.6 | 34 | 12 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 704.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.8 | 4.5 | 13 | 20 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 357.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ala?
Now 31.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 27.9 to 37.9 C, max wind 6.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 703 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 Ala today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 17:46 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Ala?
Local time is 02:14. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ala?
Ala is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Ala?
DEM 292 m.
Where is Ala located?
It is at 12.18151, 13.89129 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ala in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry