Location & Surroundings
Bara is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 763 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kafanchan, 19 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is 86 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 81 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
9° 29' 14" N, 8° 9' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 763 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,958 p/km²
- Built-up 10.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:30
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 45 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 35.0 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 631 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SE (139 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,014.5 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 | 25.2 | 0.9 | 139 | 44 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 0.3 | 147 | 90 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 1.8 | 4 | 82 | 1,017.2 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 28 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.0 | 3.6 | 71 | 14 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 630.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 0.9 | 72 | 32 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 400.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 0.2 | 2 | 56 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 1.5 | 27 | 59 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.8 | 0.3 | 174 | 17 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 638.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.0 | 0.6 | 63 | 30 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 398.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 0.6 | 70 | 47 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 0.8 | 117 | 66 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.0 | 0.7 | 169 | 32 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 512.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.0 | 1.2 | 327 | 34 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 354.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bara?
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 35.0 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 631 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 Bara today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Bara?
Local time is 05:30. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bara?
Bara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bara?
DEM 763 m.
Where is Bara located?
It is at 9.48726, 8.15098 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bara in?
It is in Nigeria.