Location & Surroundings
Basilan is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 318 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dange, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 475 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 22 km away.
Also known as: Bisilam
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
12° 49' 0" N, 5° 23' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 318 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 19 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:04
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Basilan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basilan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.2 to 37.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 W/m2.
Temperature
26.2 C
Wind
2.8 m/s S (191 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 26.2 | 2.8 | 191 | 64 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.6 | 0.5 | 144 | 24 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 617.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.1 | 1.8 | 83 | 26 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 435.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.7 | 3.5 | 191 | 44 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.6 | 3.4 | 202 | 65 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.5 | 0.3 | 323 | 32 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 612.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.5 | 2.5 | 82 | 27 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 383.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.6 | 2.3 | 197 | 41 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.7 | 3.1 | 256 | 57 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.8 | 0.7 | 139 | 24 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 614.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.8 | 2.3 | 96 | 25 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 430.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.7 | 2.2 | 211 | 37 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.6 | 3.1 | 273 | 65 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 1.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basilan?
Now 26.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.2 to 37.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 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 Basilan today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Basilan?
Local time is 16:04. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Basilan?
Basilan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Basilan?
DEM 318 m.
Where is Basilan located?
It is at 12.81667, 5.38333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basilan in?
It is in Nigeria.