Location & Surroundings
Belas is a third-order administrative division in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 451 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kazaure, 9 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 420 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 76 km away.
Overview
Belas is ward in Jigawa State, Nigeria.
It is located in Yankwashi, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Yankwashi
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 43' 24" N, 8° 26' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 451 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 14 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:47
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Weather in Belas
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Belas, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 33.9 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 W/m2.
Temperature
33.5 C
Wind
3.6 m/s E (81 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
77 %
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 | 33.5 | 3.6 | 81 | 37 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.6 | 1.0 | 118 | 44 | 1,009.8 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 100 | 372.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.0 | 4.8 | 169 | 65 | 1,012.6 | 0.57 / 0.75 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 3.1 | 263 | 70 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 96 | 3.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.9 | 0.8 | 10 | 39 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 594.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.7 | 2.3 | 144 | 39 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 355.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.6 | 2.5 | 280 | 48 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.0 | 2.7 | 14 | 37 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.2 | 5.5 | 71 | 20 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 637.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.2 | 0.5 | 82 | 31 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 387.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.7 | 0.5 | 288 | 34 | 1,009.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.8 | 2.8 | 253 | 49 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 35.1 | 1.9 | 119 | 30 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 646.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Belas?
Now 33.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.5 to 33.9 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 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 Belas today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Belas?
Local time is 20:47. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Belas?
Belas is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Belas?
DEM 451 m.
Where is Belas located?
It is at 12.72346, 8.43588 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Belas in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry