Location & Surroundings
Zala is a settlement in Bauchi, Nigeria, at 550 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zalanga, 27 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 340 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Sir Abubakar Tafawa Balewa International Airport, 47 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
10° 48' 15" N, 10° 1' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 550 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 84 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:14
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:21
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Zala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Zala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 33.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 468 W/m2.
Temperature
33.1 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (266 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 33.1 | 1.5 | 266 | 47 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.8 | 2.7 | 114 | 67 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 423.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 3.2 | 195 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 0.76 / 0.76 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 2.6 | 203 | 91 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.0 | 1.7 | 294 | 55 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 468.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 4.4 | 131 | 89 | 1,012.0 | 2.19 / 2.19 | 83 | 258.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 2.3 | 299 | 93 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.81 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 2.7 | 230 | 95 | 1,012.6 | 1.51 / 2.32 | 59 | 5.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.6 | 2.7 | 167 | 45 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 676.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.2 | 3.0 | 129 | 69 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 442.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.7 | 2.7 | 232 | 87 | 1,011.7 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 0.8 | 272 | 90 | 1,013.6 | 2.02 / 2.33 | 85 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.9 | 0.3 | 118 | 58 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 1.34 | 11 | 415.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Zala?
Now 33.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 33.1 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 468 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 Zala today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:21 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Zala?
Local time is 21:14. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Zala?
Zala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Zala?
DEM 550 m.
Where is Zala located?
It is at 10.80416, 10.02860 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Zala in?
It is in Nigeria.