Location & Surroundings
Balare is a settlement in Kano State, Nigeria, at 409 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gaya, 17 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 360 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 44 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
11° 59' 24" N, 8° 55' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 409 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,084 p/km²
- Built-up 9.2%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:20
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Balare
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balare, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 37.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 38.0 C, max wind 8.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 667 W/m2.
Temperature
37.1 C
Wind
5.2 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
16 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 37.1 | 5.2 | 83 | 16 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.7 | 3.4 | 65 | 20 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 395.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 2.7 | 20 | 22 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 3.1 | 48 | 26 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.0 | 8.2 | 85 | 12 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 666.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.9 | 3.4 | 89 | 20 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 411.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.1 | 4.0 | 146 | 26 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 2.0 | 233 | 47 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 36.7 | 5.2 | 69 | 14 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 606.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.4 | 1.3 | 1 | 22 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 362.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 2.0 | 32 | 25 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 2.5 | 196 | 31 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 4.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 37.4 | 4.8 | 69 | 16 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 661.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balare?
Now 37.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.7 to 38.0 C, max wind 8.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 667 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 Balare today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Balare?
Local time is 23:20. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Balare?
Balare is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Balare?
DEM 409 m.
Where is Balare located?
It is at 11.98993, 8.92607 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balare in?
It is in Nigeria.