Location & Surroundings
Bakal is a settlement in Gedo, Somalia, at 114 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Baardheere, 9 km to the west. The national capital Mogadishu is about 335 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bardera Airport, 5 km away.
Also known as: Bulo Baccal
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 21' 15" N, 42° 21' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 114 m
- Timezone Africa/Mogadishu
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (SOS)
- Phone Prefix +252
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:17
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Bakal
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bakal, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 6.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 32.4 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Temperature
32.3 C
Wind
6.1 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,009.8 hPa
Clouds
77 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 32.3 | 6.1 | 211 | 45 | 1,009.8 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.4 | 7.1 | 172 | 57 | 1,013.7 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 91 | 115.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 6.0 | 174 | 77 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.2 | 6.5 | 179 | 63 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 158.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.4 | 6.6 | 199 | 43 | 1,009.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 595.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 6.3 | 170 | 57 | 1,013.3 | 0.11 / 0.17 | 95 | 23.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 5.3 | 174 | 78 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 6.2 | 191 | 72 | 1,015.9 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 87 | 52.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.7 | 4.4 | 195 | 38 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 98 | 551.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.4 | 7.8 | 141 | 55 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 70.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 4.7 | 167 | 73 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 6.1 | 184 | 62 | 1,015.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 88 | 154.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.0 | 5.6 | 202 | 38 | 1,009.0 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 100 | 737.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bakal?
Now 32.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 6.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 32.4 C, max wind 7.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bakal today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Bakal?
Local time is 00:17. Time zone: Africa/Mogadishu (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bakal?
Bakal is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Bakal?
DEM 114 m.
Where is Bakal located?
It is at 2.35420, 42.35420 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bakal in?
It is in Somalia.