Location & Surroundings
Bala is a well in Maradi Region, Niger, at 418 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Belbeji, 35 km to the east. The national capital Niamey is about 610 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tessaoua Airport, about 105 km away.
Basic Data
- Type well (WLL)
- a cylindrical hole, pit, or tunnel drilled or dug down to a depth from which water, oil, or gas can be pumped or brought to the surface
Geography
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Coordinates
14° 37' 14" N, 7° 39' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 418 m
- Timezone Africa/Niamey
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +227
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:38
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other wells nearby
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Weather in Bala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.9 to 38.0 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 W/m2.
Temperature
34.5 C
Wind
4.1 m/s NE (59 deg)
Humidity
12 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 34.5 | 4.1 | 59 | 12 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.4 | 4.2 | 74 | 15 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 4.3 | 77 | 19 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.0 | 7.0 | 91 | 10 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 647.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.7 | 3.3 | 71 | 12 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 419.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.7 | 5.3 | 67 | 16 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.9 | 4.6 | 76 | 21 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.6 | 7.4 | 76 | 12 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 648.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 34.0 | 4.3 | 51 | 14 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 417.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.5 | 4.9 | 50 | 20 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.1 | 6.0 | 74 | 25 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.0 | 5.4 | 69 | 14 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 640.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.5 | 4.3 | 51 | 15 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 380.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bala?
Now 34.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 4.1 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.9 to 38.0 C, max wind 7.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 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 Bala today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Bala?
Local time is 03:38. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bala?
Bala is a well.
What is the elevation of Bala?
DEM 418 m.
Where is Bala located?
It is at 14.62044, 7.66344 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bala in?
It is in Niger.