Location & Surroundings
Bela is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 289 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwadabawa, 12 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 525 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 40 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
13° 15' 54" N, 5° 17' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 289 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 62 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:37
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 11 h 40 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 39.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 39.9 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 592 W/m2.
Temperature
39.9 C
Wind
5.9 m/s E (98 deg)
Humidity
10 %
Pressure
1,008.2 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 | 39.9 | 5.9 | 98 | 10 | 1,008.2 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.6 | 3.8 | 50 | 14 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 404.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 4.1 | 62 | 16 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 3.3 | 122 | 19 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 1.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.7 | 5.3 | 103 | 8 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 591.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.2 | 3.8 | 56 | 10 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 408.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 4.0 | 89 | 13 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 4.1 | 89 | 16 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 39.2 | 6.1 | 80 | 7 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 569.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.7 | 4.1 | 57 | 9 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 393.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.0 | 4.0 | 56 | 13 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 4.0 | 98 | 17 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 38.9 | 4.5 | 104 | 8 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 525.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bela?
Now 39.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 39.9 C, max wind 5.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 592 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 06:32 and sunset around 18:12 (local time). Day length about 11h 40m.
What is the local time in Bela?
Local time is 21:37. 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 289 m.
Where is Bela located?
It is at 13.26499, 5.29464 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bela in?
It is in Nigeria.