Location & Surroundings
Balib is a settlement in Ziguinchor, Senegal, at 35 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bignona, 3 km to the north. The national capital Dakar is about 250 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Ziguinchor Airport, 26 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° 47' 0" N, 16° 13' 0" W
- Elevation DEM: 35 m
- Timezone Africa/Dakar
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,809 p/km²
- Built-up 4.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (XOF)
- Phone Prefix +221
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:04
- Sunrise 06:53
- Sunset 18:54
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Balib
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balib, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 24.5 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 81 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
0.3 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,011.2 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 | 24.4 | 0.3 | 126 | 94 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 6.6 | 163 | 93 | 1,014.1 | 3.95 / 3.95 | 100 | 81.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 2.5 | 177 | 95 | 1,012.5 | 0.29 / 4.24 | 100 | 53.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 1.4 | 102 | 94 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 2.2 | 132 | 93 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.3 | 3.3 | 145 | 82 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 160.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 3.7 | 207 | 90 | 1,012.2 | 1.11 / 1.11 | 100 | 279.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.4 | 2.1 | 215 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.9 | 1.3 | 167 | 93 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.6 | 1.1 | 217 | 68 | 1,013.1 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 339.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.8 | 2.3 | 270 | 85 | 1,010.9 | 5.91 / 5.97 | 97 | 573.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 1.7 | 43 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 0.63 / 6.60 | 90 | 5.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.8 | 0.9 | 11 | 91 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balib?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 24.5 C, max wind 6.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 81 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 Balib today?
Sunrise around 06:53 and sunset around 18:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Balib?
Local time is 17:04. Time zone: Africa/Dakar (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Balib?
Balib is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Balib?
DEM 35 m.
Where is Balib located?
It is at 12.78333, -16.21667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balib in?
It is in Senegal.