Location & Surroundings

Baka is a settlement in Kebbi, Nigeria, at 237 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tambuwal, 13 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 495 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport, 19 km away.

Basic Data

  • Type populated place (PPL)
  • a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work

Geography

  • Coordinates
    12° 24' 12" N, 4° 31' 48" E
  • Elevation DEM: 237 m
  • Timezone Africa/Lagos
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)

Statistics & Country

  • Pop. Density 170 p/km²
  • Built-up 1.7%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Naira (NGN)
  • Phone Prefix +234

Sun & Local Time

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Weather in Baka

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 31.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 38.4 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 580 W/m2.

Temperature
31.6 C
Wind
3.7 m/s NE (48 deg)
Humidity
16 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 3.7 48 16 1,009.2 - / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
6h 26.9 3.3 107 20 1,010.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
12h 24.7 3.1 140 25 1,011.9 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.8 n/a
18h 38.4 3.4 125 11 1,010.2 0.00 / 0.00 2 580.5 n/a
Tomorrow 30.6 1.7 56 17 1,009.3 0.00 / 0.00 0 412.8 n/a
30h 25.9 1.7 128 23 1,011.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
36h 24.7 2.5 130 26 1,013.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.8 n/a
42h 37.5 1.7 209 15 1,012.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 577.1 n/a
Monday 30.5 1.7 343 18 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 410.1 n/a
54h 27.7 2.5 59 19 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
60h 26.0 3.3 87 20 1,014.0 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.7 n/a
66h 38.7 4.5 124 12 1,012.1 0.00 / 0.00 0 577.1 n/a
Tuesday 31.1 2.3 350 16 1,010.8 0.00 / 0.00 0 409.4 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baka?
Now 31.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 38.4 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 580 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 Baka today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Baka?
Local time is 03:26. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Baka?
Baka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Baka?
DEM 237 m.
Where is Baka located?
It is at 12.40343, 4.52996 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baka in?
It is in Nigeria.

Sources

Last updated 2016-06-22
geonames https://www.geonames.org/7040205

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