Location & Surroundings
Basanta is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 271 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Illela, 10 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 565 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 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
13° 38' 38" N, 5° 17' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 271 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,898 p/km²
- Built-up 11.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:24
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Basanta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basanta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 38.5 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 612 W/m2.
Temperature
30.9 C
Wind
2.6 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
13 %
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 | 30.9 | 2.6 | 91 | 18 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.2 | 2.9 | 136 | 25 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.5 | 5.9 | 106 | 12 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 611.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.4 | 2.4 | 107 | 14 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 415.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.9 | 2.5 | 115 | 17 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.8 | 3.7 | 100 | 21 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.1 | 6.0 | 116 | 14 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 591.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.7 | 2.1 | 137 | 16 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 419.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.3 | 1.3 | 95 | 20 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 3.0 | 129 | 24 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 38.2 | 4.1 | 116 | 15 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 616.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.4 | 2.7 | 102 | 16 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 434.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.2 | 1.7 | 146 | 20 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basanta?
Now 30.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.2 to 38.5 C, max wind 5.9 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 Basanta today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Basanta?
Local time is 12:24. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Basanta?
Basanta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Basanta?
DEM 271 m.
Where is Basanta located?
It is at 13.64386, 5.28340 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basanta in?
It is in Nigeria.