Location & Surroundings
Baba is a settlement in Yobe State, Nigeria, at 408 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Potiskum, 20 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 510 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, about 165 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
11° 44' 58" N, 11° 15' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 408 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 263 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:36
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Baba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 36.8 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Temperature
36.6 C
Wind
3.4 m/s NE (47 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 36.6 | 3.4 | 47 | 13 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.5 | 2.8 | 339 | 18 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 363.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.8 | 2.4 | 48 | 22 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 1.5 | 18 | 27 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 6.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.8 | 3.0 | 36 | 13 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 661.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.2 | 3.4 | 13 | 18 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 364.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 3.0 | 98 | 25 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.4 | 2.3 | 98 | 27 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 5.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 37.7 | 2.9 | 71 | 13 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 651.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.3 | 3.7 | 184 | 21 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 358.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.2 | 2.9 | 93 | 20 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.7 | 2.3 | 122 | 24 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 6.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 39.3 | 5.5 | 85 | 11 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 645.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baba?
Now 36.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 36.8 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 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 06:05 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Baba?
Local time is 21:36. 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 408 m.
Where is Baba located?
It is at 11.74936, 11.25794 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baba in?
It is in Nigeria.