Location & Surroundings
Balkore is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 269 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwadabawa, 7 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 530 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 43 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
13° 17' 56" N, 5° 13' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 269 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 271 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:04
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Balkore
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balkore, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 36.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 609 W/m2.
Temperature
33.6 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SE (149 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,008.4 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 33.6 | 2.9 | 149 | 40 | 1,008.4 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.3 | 3.1 | 241 | 50 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 2.3 | 244 | 73 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.4 | 2.4 | 69 | 29 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 609.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.7 | 0.8 | 181 | 30 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 446.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.8 | 3.4 | 216 | 48 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 3.9 | 218 | 71 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.6 | 0.7 | 117 | 36 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 587.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 34.2 | 3.1 | 171 | 36 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 444.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.7 | 4.2 | 223 | 64 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 3.5 | 203 | 75 | 1,011.5 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 4 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.0 | 1.6 | 199 | 41 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 0 | 606.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.9 | 2.8 | 143 | 38 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 441.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balkore?
Now 33.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 36.4 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 609 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 Balkore today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Balkore?
Local time is 04:04. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Balkore?
Balkore is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Balkore?
DEM 269 m.
Where is Balkore located?
It is at 13.29901, 5.23312 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balkore in?
It is in Nigeria.