Location & Surroundings
Baba is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 178 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lafia, 9 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 135 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 80 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
8° 25' 3" N, 8° 31' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 178 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 175 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:21
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Baba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 35.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 641 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
36 %
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 | 25.7 | 1.0 | 233 | 79 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 1.0 | 252 | 82 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.3 | 1.4 | 245 | 41 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 640.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.8 | 1.8 | 192 | 54 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 393.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.3 | 1.6 | 251 | 71 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 1.6 | 219 | 81 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.9 | 2.2 | 251 | 45 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 618.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.5 | 1.9 | 200 | 57 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 389.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.6 | 1.8 | 251 | 78 | 1,009.3 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 1.5 | 223 | 83 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.0 | 2.0 | 236 | 47 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 596.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.9 | 3.0 | 182 | 60 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 382.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.3 | 2.0 | 246 | 85 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baba?
Now 25.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 35.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 641 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 Baba today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Baba?
Local time is 08:21. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Baba?
Baba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Baba?
DEM 178 m.
Where is Baba located?
It is at 8.41744, 8.52271 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baba in?
It is in Nigeria.