Location & Surroundings
Balarabe is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 405 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dambatta, 22 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 405 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 55 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° 30' 35" N, 8° 42' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 405 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 224 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:55
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Balarabe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balarabe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 36.9 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Temperature
28.7 C
Wind
2.2 m/s NE (45 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 28.7 | 2.2 | 45 | 14 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 3.3 | 341 | 15 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 1.3 | 47 | 22 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.9 | 3.3 | 85 | 11 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 643.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.9 | 2.2 | 143 | 18 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 386.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.0 | 2.8 | 321 | 20 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.7 | 1.4 | 128 | 24 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.0 | 5.1 | 79 | 12 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 627.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.1 | 2.3 | 94 | 20 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 377.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.4 | 2.4 | 65 | 24 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 3.0 | 87 | 25 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 38.4 | 4.4 | 98 | 12 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 626.2 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.5 | 1.8 | 115 | 18 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 378.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balarabe?
Now 28.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 36.9 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 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 Balarabe today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Balarabe?
Local time is 01:55. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Balarabe?
Balarabe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Balarabe?
DEM 405 m.
Where is Balarabe located?
It is at 12.50961, 8.70733 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balarabe in?
It is in Nigeria.