Location & Surroundings
Balkam is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 653 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Funtua, 21 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 255 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria Airport, 51 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° 20' 25" N, 7° 16' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 653 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 215 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:35
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Balkam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balkam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 31.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 542 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (230 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,013.4 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 | 21.9 | 2.5 | 230 | 87 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.9 | 2.7 | 320 | 40 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 542.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.0 | 2.2 | 310 | 46 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 424.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 2.4 | 258 | 66 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.7 | 2.4 | 215 | 84 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.9 | 1.1 | 360 | 32 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 654.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 0.3 | 221 | 43 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 434.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 2.6 | 233 | 74 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.2 | 2.9 | 220 | 88 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.5 | 1.9 | 245 | 42 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 636.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.2 | 2.6 | 226 | 57 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 332.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 3.1 | 217 | 81 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.7 | 3.2 | 209 | 92 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 3.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balkam?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 31.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 542 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 Balkam today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Balkam?
Local time is 13:35. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Balkam?
Balkam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Balkam?
DEM 653 m.
Where is Balkam located?
It is at 11.34029, 7.26655 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balkam in?
It is in Nigeria.