Location & Surroundings
Mbalala is a settlement in Borno State, Nigeria, at 463 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Damboa, 44 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 620 km to the west. The nearest airport is Maiduguri Airport, about 120 km away.
Also known as: Balala
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° 46' 30" N, 12° 52' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 463 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,868 p/km²
- Built-up 15.9%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:13
- Sunrise 05:57
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Mbalala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mbalala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 34.9 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. Precip around 4.9 mm. Solar peaks near 712 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (185 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
4.93 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 | 22.8 | 1.4 | 185 | 88 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 1.5 | 221 | 85 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 9.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.9 | 2.1 | 159 | 39 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 712.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 6.2 | 341 | 88 | 1,010.6 | 2.19 / 2.19 | 91 | 402.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 2.6 | 193 | 89 | 1,012.0 | 2.74 / 4.93 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 3.2 | 211 | 86 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 83 | 8.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.6 | 3.4 | 231 | 42 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 669.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 6.4 | 270 | 95 | 1,011.1 | 27.72 / 27.72 | 100 | 373.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.4 | 2.3 | 268 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 3.87 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 4.0 | 183 | 87 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 98 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.1 | 3.4 | 229 | 66 | 1,012.3 | 0.87 / 1.33 | 97 | 442.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.9 | 4.6 | 250 | 91 | 1,010.6 | 30.35 / 31.69 | 100 | 129.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.9 | 1.9 | 204 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mbalala?
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 34.9 C, max wind 6.2 m/s. Precip around 4.9 mm. Solar peaks near 712 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mbalala today?
Sunrise around 05:57 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Mbalala?
Local time is 07:13. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Mbalala?
Mbalala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mbalala?
DEM 463 m.
Where is Mbalala located?
It is at 10.77492, 12.87602 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mbalala in?
It is in Nigeria.