Location & Surroundings
Bela is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 472 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kazaure, 6 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 415 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 73 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
12° 41' 49" N, 8° 26' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 472 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 200 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:58
- Sunrise 06:18
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 42 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 37.5 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 W/m2.
Temperature
31.6 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NE (55 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 31.6 | 2.7 | 55 | 19 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.6 | 2.7 | 72 | 25 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 3.0 | 85 | 24 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 37.5 | 5.6 | 91 | 12 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 622.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.1 | 3.0 | 80 | 16 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 380.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.0 | 3.3 | 65 | 18 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 3.3 | 95 | 22 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 38.4 | 6.0 | 76 | 10 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 627.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.3 | 4.1 | 52 | 12 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 382.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 3.9 | 51 | 13 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 3.0 | 66 | 16 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.4 | 6.4 | 85 | 7 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 635.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.0 | 2.6 | 103 | 11 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 386.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bela?
Now 31.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 37.5 C, max wind 5.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 622 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 Bela today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 42m.
What is the local time in Bela?
Local time is 04:58. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bela?
Bela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bela?
DEM 472 m.
Where is Bela located?
It is at 12.69708, 8.43404 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bela in?
It is in Nigeria.