Location & Surroundings
Basara is a stream in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 525 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Burumburum, 17 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 275 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 84 km away.
Also known as: Kogin River
Overview
Basara is natural watercourse in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
It is located in Kaduna State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Kaduna State
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
11° 17' 38" N, 8° 36' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 525 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:31
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 44 min
Other streams nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Basara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 37.1 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 W/m2.
Temperature
28.5 C
Wind
2.8 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,009.0 hPa
Clouds
48 %
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 | 28.5 | 2.8 | 107 | 18 | 1,009.0 | - / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 2.0 | 95 | 22 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 1.9 | 218 | 32 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.1 | 5.3 | 63 | 8 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 648.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.9 | 1.9 | 97 | 15 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 384.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 1.0 | 44 | 19 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 1.0 | 198 | 23 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.1 | 5.6 | 72 | 8 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 616.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.2 | 2.2 | 58 | 15 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 355.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 1.2 | 38 | 19 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.7 | 1.7 | 181 | 23 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.8 | 4.9 | 68 | 9 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 614.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.3 | 2.2 | 36 | 15 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 388.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basara?
Now 28.5 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 37.1 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 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 Basara today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 44m.
What is the local time in Basara?
Local time is 03:31. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Basara?
Basara is a stream.
What is the elevation of Basara?
DEM 525 m.
Where is Basara located?
It is at 11.29401, 8.60204 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basara in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry