Location & Surroundings
Banta is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 551 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jalingo, 37 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 460 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yola Airport, 95 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
8° 49' 27" N, 11° 41' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 551 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 50 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:24
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Banta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Banta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 33.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 612 W/m2.
Temperature
25.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s W (280 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
55 %
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 | 25.5 | 1.4 | 280 | 30 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 1.7 | 230 | 82 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 7.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.6 | 2.3 | 319 | 35 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 611.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.0 | 2.2 | 220 | 48 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 341.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 1.9 | 266 | 73 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 2.0 | 245 | 81 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 6.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.9 | 2.0 | 341 | 35 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 587.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.4 | 2.1 | 227 | 52 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 318.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.7 | 2.6 | 252 | 62 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.3 | 2.8 | 242 | 81 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 7.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.8 | 3.2 | 288 | 37 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 679.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 2.3 | 213 | 64 | 1,009.9 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 43 | 367.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.9 | 3.6 | 235 | 79 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Banta?
Now 25.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 33.6 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 612 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 Banta today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Banta?
Local time is 12:24. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Banta?
Banta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Banta?
DEM 551 m.
Where is Banta located?
It is at 8.82413, 11.68960 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Banta in?
It is in Nigeria.