Location & Surroundings
Bala is a settlement in Far North, Cameroon, at 649 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mokolo, 24 km to the west. The national capital Yaounde is about 820 km to the south. The nearest airport is Salak 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' 5" N, 14° 0' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 649 m
- Timezone Africa/Douala
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 60 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +237
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:42
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 34.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 732 W/m2.
Temperature
33.4 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NE (27 deg)
Humidity
13 %
Pressure
1,011.0 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 | 33.4 | 2.5 | 27 | 13 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 0.8 | 49 | 19 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 309.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 2.3 | 337 | 23 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 1.0 | 351 | 26 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 12.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.6 | 2.4 | 58 | 11 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 732.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 0.6 | 32 | 18 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 366.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 1.6 | 318 | 21 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 0.2 | 295 | 24 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 12.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 36.1 | 1.7 | 97 | 11 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 723.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 1.4 | 11 | 17 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 361.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 1.8 | 328 | 20 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.6 | 1.5 | 325 | 21 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 11.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 36.8 | 3.8 | 31 | 11 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 689.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bala?
Now 33.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 34.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 732 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 05:52 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Bala?
Local time is 20:42. Time zone: Africa/Douala (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bala?
Bala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bala?
DEM 649 m.
Where is Bala located?
It is at 10.80145, 14.01549 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bala in?
It is in Cameroon.