Location & Surroundings
Balarabe is a third-order administrative division in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 365 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gumel, 20 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 455 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, about 130 km away.
Overview
Balarabe is ward in Jigawa State, Nigeria.
It is located in Maigatari, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Maigatari
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 36' 58" N, 9° 34' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 365 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:53
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Places in Balarabe
Weather in Balarabe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balarabe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.6 C with overcast skies and a 7.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 37.6 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 541 W/m2.
Temperature
37.6 C
Wind
7.4 m/s E (77 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 37.6 | 7.4 | 77 | 10 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.7 | 4.1 | 68 | 15 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 333.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.2 | 3.9 | 48 | 21 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 4.3 | 52 | 25 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.6 | 5.0 | 81 | 13 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 541.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 4.4 | 26 | 19 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 272.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 3.7 | 68 | 26 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 3.3 | 71 | 31 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.6 | 2.8 | 76 | 14 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 613.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.2 | 3.4 | 35 | 17 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 361.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 3.9 | 43 | 19 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 3.4 | 69 | 25 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.7 | 2.6 | 64 | 10 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 633.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balarabe?
Now 37.6 C with overcast skies and a 7.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 37.6 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 541 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 17:54 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Balarabe?
Local time is 20:53. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Balarabe?
Balarabe is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Balarabe?
DEM 365 m.
Where is Balarabe located?
It is at 12.61611, 9.57350 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balarabe in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry