Location & Surroundings
Baraba is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 613 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kankara, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 310 km to the south. The nearest airport is Zaria 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
11° 49' 58" N, 7° 28' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 613 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 20 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:15
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Baraba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Baraba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 33.8 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
3.3 m/s NE (62 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 26.6 | 3.3 | 62 | 24 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 3.3 | 60 | 24 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 3.9 | 80 | 26 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.8 | 6.1 | 84 | 16 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 662.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.9 | 3.0 | 57 | 23 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 424.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 2.1 | 167 | 25 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 3.3 | 109 | 30 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.9 | 4.4 | 92 | 14 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 633.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 27.1 | 3.5 | 47 | 19 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 423.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 2.5 | 107 | 19 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 3.2 | 90 | 23 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.4 | 3.1 | 92 | 11 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 644.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.9 | 2.9 | 30 | 16 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 426.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Baraba?
Now 26.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 33.8 C, max wind 6.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 663 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 Baraba today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Baraba?
Local time is 01:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Baraba?
Baraba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Baraba?
DEM 613 m.
Where is Baraba located?
It is at 11.83272, 7.47783 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Baraba in?
It is in Nigeria.