Location & Surroundings
Baba is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 454 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kazaure, 24 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 435 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 86 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
12° 49' 2" N, 8° 32' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 454 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 492 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:05
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 5 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 33.1 C with overcast skies and a 5.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 33.1 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 493 W/m2.
Temperature
33.1 C
Wind
5.8 m/s SE (121 deg)
Humidity
39 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 33.1 | 5.8 | 121 | 39 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.5 | 1.9 | 237 | 60 | 1,009.5 | 0.93 / 0.93 | 100 | 285.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 3.3 | 182 | 62 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 3.7 | 253 | 71 | 1,013.6 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.6 | 4.0 | 233 | 44 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 493.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.6 | 4.4 | 313 | 63 | 1,012.3 | 1.39 / 1.39 | 96 | 410.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 4.5 | 223 | 69 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 3.8 | 264 | 71 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.6 | 5.5 | 255 | 45 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 500.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.7 | 5.7 | 262 | 49 | 1,011.0 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 45 | 356.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.1 | 4.2 | 248 | 66 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 3.7 | 265 | 70 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.7 | 5.3 | 299 | 38 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 645.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baba?
Now 33.1 C with overcast skies and a 5.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 33.1 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 493 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 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Baba?
Local time is 19:05. 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 454 m.
Where is Baba located?
It is at 12.81718, 8.54425 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baba in?
It is in Nigeria.