Location & Surroundings
Banda is a settlement in Kogi State, Nigeria, at 50 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lokoja, 10 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 155 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, about 135 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
7° 53' 0" N, 6° 46' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 50 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 126 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:16
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Weather in Banda
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banda, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 35.7 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 W/m2.
Temperature
28.3 C
Wind
1.9 m/s S (167 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 28.3 | 1.9 | 167 | 55 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 1.4 | 203 | 73 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 0.8 | 244 | 84 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.7 | 0.4 | 192 | 39 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 596.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.0 | 1.6 | 152 | 44 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 388.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 2.6 | 194 | 73 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 0.6 | 190 | 87 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.1 | 1.6 | 182 | 44 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 586.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.9 | 1.8 | 224 | 54 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 367.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 1.6 | 205 | 76 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 0.8 | 201 | 84 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.0 | 1.1 | 185 | 41 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 568.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.6 | 1.1 | 150 | 45 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 368.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banda?
Now 28.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 35.7 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 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 Banda today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Banda?
Local time is 03:16. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Banda?
Banda is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Banda?
DEM 50 m.
Where is Banda located?
It is at 7.88333, 6.76667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banda in?
It is in Nigeria.