Location & Surroundings
Bala is a third-order administrative division in Tambacounda, Senegal, at 33 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tambacounda, 52 km to the west. The national capital Dakar is about 470 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tambacounda, 51 km away.
Also known as: Arrondissement de Bala
Basic Data
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
13° 45' 6" N, 13° 10' 58" W
- Elevation DEM: 33 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:24
- Sunrise 06:43
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Alternate Names
fr
Arrondissement de Bala
Weather in Bala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 38.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 584 W/m2.
Temperature
33.7 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SW (239 deg)
Humidity
44 %
Pressure
1,009.9 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 | 33.7 | 2.0 | 239 | 44 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.7 | 1.8 | 235 | 63 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 2.3 | 259 | 72 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.0 | 1.0 | 325 | 32 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 424.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.5 | 2.2 | 182 | 35 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 584.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.5 | 2.4 | 230 | 64 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 2.5 | 231 | 81 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.1 | 2.7 | 215 | 47 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 385.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.6 | 2.4 | 209 | 48 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 595.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.6 | 2.2 | 250 | 71 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 1.8 | 219 | 88 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 35.1 | 1.8 | 264 | 49 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 419.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 34.7 | 1.4 | 192 | 39 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 600.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bala?
Now 33.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.6 to 38.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 584 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 06:43 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Bala?
Local time is 03:24. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Bala?
Bala is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Bala?
DEM 33 m.
Where is Bala located?
It is at 13.75160, -13.18272 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bala in?
It is in Senegal.