Location & Surroundings
Bala is a settlement in Far North, Cameroon, at 292 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kousseri, 18 km to the east. The national capital Yaounde is about 990 km to the south. The nearest airport is N'Djamena International Airport, 18 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
12° 7' 30" N, 14° 52' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 292 m
- Timezone Africa/Douala
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XAF)
- Phone Prefix +237
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:10
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 17:41
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 28.4 to 39.5 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 709 W/m2.
Temperature
32.9 C
Wind
5.2 m/s N (6 deg)
Humidity
18 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 32.9 | 5.2 | 6 | 18 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.2 | 3.2 | 45 | 21 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.4 | 1.9 | 83 | 20 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 13.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 39.5 | 5.5 | 65 | 12 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 709.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.3 | 5.0 | 4 | 17 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 347.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.2 | 4.9 | 24 | 21 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.7 | 3.9 | 48 | 19 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 13.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 40.2 | 7.0 | 60 | 10 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 713.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 33.7 | 5.0 | 8 | 16 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 347.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.7 | 5.9 | 30 | 14 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 3.4 | 78 | 14 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 13.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 39.8 | 5.9 | 59 | 9 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 720.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.4 | 4.8 | 20 | 14 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 351.4 | 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 Bala?
Now 32.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 28.4 to 39.5 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 709 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 05:49 and sunset around 17:41 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Bala?
Local time is 03:10. 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 292 m.
Where is Bala located?
It is at 12.12499, 14.86997 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bala in?
It is in Cameroon.