Location & Surroundings
Bata is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 196 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 25 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 280 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 85 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
7° 5' 38" N, 9° 4' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 196 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 257 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:14
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 30.3 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. Precip around 5.3 mm. Solar peaks near 569 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (202 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
5.29 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 | 23.5 | 1.4 | 202 | 93 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.3 | 1.0 | 258 | 61 | 1,011.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 95 | 568.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 2.1 | 250 | 77 | 1,010.8 | 0.13 / 0.19 | 51 | 308.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 5.3 | 221 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 1.33 / 1.52 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 4.0 | 223 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 3.77 / 5.29 | 67 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.7 | 3.4 | 227 | 67 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 87 | 576.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.4 | 3.2 | 229 | 81 | 1,011.6 | 0.10 / 0.16 | 73 | 272.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.5 | 4.6 | 232 | 90 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.7 | 4.1 | 228 | 94 | 1,014.5 | 0.20 / 0.31 | 98 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.6 | 4.8 | 248 | 68 | 1,012.4 | 0.29 / 0.61 | 77 | 480.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 3.8 | 210 | 84 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.51 | 100 | 320.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 5.7 | 221 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.6 | 4.6 | 215 | 94 | 1,015.3 | 0.96 / 1.04 | 98 | 1.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bata?
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 30.3 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. Precip around 5.3 mm. Solar peaks near 569 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bata today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Bata?
Local time is 18:14. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bata?
Bata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bata?
DEM 196 m.
Where is Bata located?
It is at 7.09389, 9.07300 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bata in?
It is in Nigeria.