Location & Surroundings
Balasa is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 250 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lau, 30 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 390 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, about 110 km away.
Also known as: Balassa
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
9° 19' 14" N, 11° 1' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 250 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 901 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:50
- Sunrise 06:03
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Balasa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balasa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 36.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (261 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,011.3 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 | 26.9 | 1.0 | 261 | 72 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.4 | 1.4 | 237 | 79 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 6.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 36.2 | 1.9 | 103 | 29 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 663.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.3 | 1.4 | 251 | 46 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 379.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 1.5 | 289 | 58 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 1.2 | 235 | 66 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.4 | 1.6 | 189 | 33 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 594.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.9 | 1.3 | 209 | 48 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 311.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.6 | 1.3 | 237 | 64 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 1.1 | 221 | 81 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 6.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.1 | 1.0 | 192 | 33 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 649.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.0 | 1.5 | 216 | 44 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 372.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.0 | 2.5 | 213 | 75 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balasa?
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 36.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 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 Balasa today?
Sunrise around 06:03 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Balasa?
Local time is 12:50. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Balasa?
Balasa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Balasa?
DEM 250 m.
Where is Balasa located?
It is at 9.32047, 11.02323 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balasa in?
It is in Nigeria.