Location & Surroundings
Balata is a settlement in Guyane, French Guiana, at 7 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kourou, less than 2 km away. The national capital Cayenne is 42 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kourou Airport, 6 km away.
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 9' 56" N, 52° 38' 34" W
- Elevation DEM: 7 m
- Timezone America/Cayenne
- Time Shift GMT -3 (DST -3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,652 p/km²
- Built-up 31.5%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Euro (EUR)
- Phone Prefix +594
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:05
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Balata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 30.4 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 907 W/m2.
Temperature
28.3 C
Wind
3.9 m/s SE (125 deg)
Humidity
70 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
70 %
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 | 28.3 | 3.9 | 125 | 70 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.4 | 5.8 | 87 | 63 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 907.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 6.3 | 105 | 81 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 210.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 5.0 | 117 | 84 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.5 | 5.0 | 109 | 68 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 122.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.5 | 5.4 | 87 | 60 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 911.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 6.6 | 103 | 82 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 216.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 5.2 | 122 | 84 | 1,012.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.6 | 5.5 | 111 | 69 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 123.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.4 | 5.5 | 88 | 61 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 906.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.6 | 5.9 | 98 | 84 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 213.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 5.1 | 109 | 82 | 1,011.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.2 | 5.0 | 108 | 69 | 1,014.2 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 38 | 75.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balata?
Now 28.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 3.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 30.4 C, max wind 6.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 907 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 Balata today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Balata?
Local time is 19:05. Time zone: America/Cayenne (UTC-03:00).
What type of place is Balata?
Balata is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Balata?
DEM 7 m.
Where is Balata located?
It is at 5.16566, -52.64267 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balata in?
It is in French Guiana.