Location & Surroundings
Balow is a settlement in Lower Shabeelle, Somalia, at 64 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Qoryooley, 14 km to the northeast. The national capital Mogadishu is about 110 km to the east. The nearest airport is K50 Airport, 70 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
1° 43' 26" N, 44° 25' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 64 m
- Timezone Africa/Mogadishu
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (SOS)
- Phone Prefix +252
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:06
- Sunrise 05:43
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Balow
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balow, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 7.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 32.7 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 888 W/m2.
Temperature
32.7 C
Wind
7.1 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
34 %
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 | 32.7 | 7.1 | 108 | 47 | 1,010.3 | - / 0.00 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.9 | 5.5 | 100 | 80 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 128.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 3.5 | 82 | 84 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.1 | 5.2 | 86 | 55 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 182.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.6 | 7.6 | 121 | 51 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 887.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 4.6 | 112 | 77 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 128.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 2.5 | 98 | 82 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 4.6 | 106 | 57 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 139.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.8 | 7.5 | 129 | 49 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 856.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.8 | 4.5 | 118 | 84 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 127.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 2.3 | 86 | 90 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.4 | 4.6 | 110 | 54 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 179.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.8 | 6.4 | 127 | 50 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 845.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balow?
Now 32.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 7.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 32.7 C, max wind 7.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 888 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 Balow today?
Sunrise around 05:43 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Balow?
Local time is 22:06. Time zone: Africa/Mogadishu (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Balow?
Balow is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Balow?
DEM 64 m.
Where is Balow located?
It is at 1.72390, 44.42620 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balow in?
It is in Somalia.