Location & Surroundings
Bala is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 252 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dange, 29 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 470 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 31 km away.
Also known as: Bela
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° 38' 15" N, 5° 11' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 252 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 33 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:40
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 38.9 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 578 W/m2.
Temperature
30.6 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NE (51 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
69 %
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 | 30.6 | 2.7 | 51 | 18 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.9 | 3.1 | 119 | 23 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 2.7 | 91 | 28 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.9 | 4.9 | 95 | 11 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 578.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.6 | 3.8 | 71 | 13 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 400.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.1 | 4.2 | 55 | 17 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 4.0 | 94 | 22 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.9 | 5.6 | 115 | 12 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 475.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 29.9 | 2.5 | 125 | 18 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 330.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.9 | 3.3 | 110 | 21 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 3.2 | 92 | 26 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.1 | 3.1 | 111 | 14 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 532.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.0 | 0.4 | 123 | 20 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 361.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bala?
Now 30.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 38.9 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 578 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 Bala today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Bala?
Local time is 02:40. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bala?
Bala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bala?
DEM 252 m.
Where is Bala located?
It is at 12.63742, 5.18842 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bala in?
It is in Nigeria.