Location & Surroundings
Bassa is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 293 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kuta, 27 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 150 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Minna Airport, 53 km away.
Also known as: Besse
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° 5' 55" N, 6° 37' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 293 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 768 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:46
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bassa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bassa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 31.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 551 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (221 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 23.8 | 1.0 | 221 | 93 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 0.3 | 315 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.3 | 1.3 | 229 | 62 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 551.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 2.0 | 210 | 88 | 1,010.1 | 4.75 / 4.76 | 100 | 270.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 1.2 | 187 | 96 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.8 | 1.0 | 156 | 95 | 1,012.5 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 88 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.4 | 2.1 | 219 | 68 | 1,010.9 | 0.06 / 0.10 | 75 | 427.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 1.7 | 256 | 87 | 1,009.6 | 1.96 / 2.06 | 96 | 278.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.6 | 0.5 | 165 | 93 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 1.35 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 1.8 | 183 | 97 | 1,012.8 | 0.75 / 2.10 | 100 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.2 | 0.8 | 175 | 67 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 407.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 1.7 | 182 | 88 | 1,009.9 | 1.65 / 1.71 | 68 | 296.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.1 | 0.8 | 116 | 95 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 1.63 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bassa?
Now 23.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 31.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 551 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 Bassa today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Bassa?
Local time is 11:46. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bassa?
Bassa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bassa?
DEM 293 m.
Where is Bassa located?
It is at 10.09869, 6.61979 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bassa in?
It is in Nigeria.