Location & Surroundings
Basa is a settlement in Diffa, Niger, at 298 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bosso, 42 km to the northeast. The national capital Niamey is about 1175 km to the west. The nearest airport is Diffa, 40 km away.
Also known as: Wassa
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° 31' 14" N, 12° 57' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 298 m
- Timezone Africa/Niamey
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,331 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +227
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:12
- Sunrise 05:56
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Basa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Basa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 36.5 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 W/m2.
Temperature
30.1 C
Wind
2.3 m/s S (197 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 30.1 | 2.3 | 197 | 42 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 4.5 | 239 | 63 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 4.9 | 218 | 61 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 8.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.5 | 3.7 | 250 | 31 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 644.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.0 | 0.9 | 35 | 37 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 394.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.3 | 3.0 | 202 | 52 | 1,009.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.8 | 4.4 | 226 | 60 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 9.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.4 | 0.6 | 205 | 32 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 699.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.5 | 5.1 | 94 | 50 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 256.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.0 | 4.1 | 186 | 59 | 1,011.7 | 1.18 / 1.18 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.2 | 4.1 | 179 | 69 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.83 | 100 | 7.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.7 | 3.9 | 102 | 35 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 494.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.6 | 3.0 | 87 | 46 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 227.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Basa?
Now 30.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 36.5 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 644 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 Basa today?
Sunrise around 05:56 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Basa?
Local time is 06:12. Time zone: Africa/Niamey (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Basa?
Basa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Basa?
DEM 298 m.
Where is Basa located?
It is at 13.52053, 12.96229 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Basa in?
It is in Niger.