Location & Surroundings
Barakin Babele is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 914 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Jos, 11 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 190 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 43 km away.
Also known as: Babelli
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
10° 1' 15" N, 8° 56' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 914 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,547 p/km²
- Built-up 13.6%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:29
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Barakin Babele
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Barakin Babele, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 28.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 8.9 mm. Solar peaks near 668 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (246 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
8.90 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 | 21.1 | 1.4 | 246 | 89 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.6 | 1.5 | 227 | 93 | 1,016.0 | 2.79 / 2.79 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.5 | 2.0 | 222 | 95 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 100 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.5 | 1.8 | 345 | 58 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 28 | 668.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 1.7 | 221 | 87 | 1,012.0 | 8.78 / 8.90 | 80 | 419.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.8 | 1.7 | 280 | 93 | 1,014.6 | 3.75 / 12.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 1.7 | 230 | 96 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 4.36 | 92 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.5 | 1.6 | 168 | 53 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 85 | 656.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.5 | 1.5 | 246 | 87 | 1,012.8 | 5.45 / 5.46 | 98 | 434.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.0 | 1.6 | 217 | 92 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 3.86 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.2 | 0.5 | 286 | 95 | 1,015.3 | 1.45 / 5.31 | 95 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 2.3 | 25 | 73 | 1,013.3 | 2.84 / 8.15 | 26 | 450.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.3 | 2.5 | 80 | 98 | 1,015.5 | 12.77 / 20.92 | 100 | 432.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Barakin Babele?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 28.5 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 8.9 mm. Solar peaks near 668 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 8.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Barakin Babele today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Barakin Babele?
Local time is 06:29. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Barakin Babele?
Barakin Babele is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Barakin Babele?
DEM 914 m.
Where is Barakin Babele located?
It is at 10.02085, 8.93889 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Barakin Babele in?
It is in Nigeria.