Location & Surroundings
Bala is a settlement in Kebbi, Nigeria, at 262 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kamba, 38 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 540 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Gaya Airport, 46 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° 11' 3" N, 3° 44' 36" E
- Elevation DEM: 262 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 25 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:25
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 37.4 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 567 W/m2.
Temperature
36.3 C
Wind
2.2 m/s S (172 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
52 %
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 | 36.3 | 2.2 | 172 | 22 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.4 | 3.1 | 109 | 26 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 391.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 1.3 | 49 | 29 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 3.3 | 69 | 26 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.4 | 3.5 | 119 | 13 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 566.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.3 | 2.9 | 60 | 17 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 417.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.6 | 3.1 | 88 | 21 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 3.2 | 127 | 25 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 36.4 | 4.3 | 119 | 12 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 566.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 0.7 | 87 | 18 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 418.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 3.0 | 92 | 20 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.3 | 4.2 | 81 | 18 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 36.4 | 5.0 | 84 | 8 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 575.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bala?
Now 36.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 37.4 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 567 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 06:39 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Bala?
Local time is 22:25. 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 262 m.
Where is Bala located?
It is at 12.18409, 3.74345 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bala in?
It is in Nigeria.