Location & Surroundings
Bakara is a settlement in Diffa, Niger, at 320 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Maine Soroa, 22 km to the west. The national capital Niamey is about 1095 km to the west. The nearest airport is Maine-Soroa Airport, 27 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° 10' 26" N, 12° 13' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 320 m
- Timezone Africa/Niamey
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +227
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:25
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:51
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bakara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 38.6 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 W/m2.
Temperature
31.8 C
Wind
4.9 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 31.8 | 4.9 | 61 | 18 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.3 | 4.5 | 43 | 23 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.9 | 4.3 | 60 | 25 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 8.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.6 | 7.6 | 71 | 12 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 686.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.8 | 3.9 | 58 | 17 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 368.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.5 | 4.0 | 31 | 20 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.5 | 5.2 | 44 | 20 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 7.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.8 | 8.4 | 61 | 11 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 642.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.4 | 3.8 | 46 | 13 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 337.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.7 | 4.3 | 33 | 16 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.5 | 6.3 | 49 | 19 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 7.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.8 | 8.1 | 65 | 10 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 684.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.6 | 4.0 | 55 | 14 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 368.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakara?
Now 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.9 to 38.6 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 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 Bakara today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:51 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Bakara?
Local time is 06:25. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bakara?
Bakara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bakara?
DEM 320 m.
Where is Bakara located?
It is at 13.17392, 12.22476 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakara in?
It is in Niger.