Location & Surroundings
Balma is a third-order administrative division in Bauchi, Nigeria, at 494 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Birnin Kudu, 27 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 315 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, 95 km away.
Overview
Balma is ward in Bauchi State, Nigeria.
It is located in Ningi, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Ningi
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 14' 33" N, 9° 21' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 494 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 204 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:02
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Places in Balma
Weather in Balma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 30.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 329 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (264 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.27 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 | 23.4 | 1.7 | 264 | 80 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.1 | 2.4 | 264 | 54 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 328.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.0 | 3.0 | 223 | 68 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 271.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 2.4 | 274 | 82 | 1,011.4 | 0.69 / 0.69 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 0.9 | 245 | 80 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 100 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.9 | 2.5 | 40 | 42 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 655.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 3.6 | 169 | 79 | 1,009.4 | 2.61 / 2.61 | 100 | 320.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 2.7 | 295 | 90 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 1.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.1 | 1.1 | 174 | 84 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 93 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.3 | 1.1 | 103 | 48 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 534.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 0.7 | 46 | 75 | 1,009.7 | 0.77 / 0.77 | 65 | 273.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 1.9 | 161 | 86 | 1,013.2 | 5.00 / 5.77 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.1 | 1.5 | 48 | 88 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 2.85 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balma?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 30.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 329 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Balma today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Balma?
Local time is 14:02. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Balma?
Balma is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Balma?
DEM 494 m.
Where is Balma located?
It is at 11.24263, 9.35009 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balma in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry