Location & Surroundings
Balta is a settlement in Kansas, United States, at 572 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hays, 36 km to the west. The national capital Washington is about 1890 km to the east. The nearest airport is Russell Municipal Airport, 9 km away.
Overview
Balta is unincorporated community in Russell County, Kansas.
It is located in Russell County, United States.
The elevation is around 572 metre.
Also known as: Balta, KS
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Located in Russell County
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
38° 53' 5" N, 98° 54' 56" W
- Elevation 572 m (DEM: 574 m)
- Timezone America/Chicago
- Time Shift GMT -6 (DST -5)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Dollar (USD)
- Phone Prefix +1
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:34
- Sunrise 07:07
- Sunset 17:31
- Day length 10 h 24 min
Weather in Balta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 9.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 2.7 to 10.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 347 W/m2.
Temperature
9.7 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NE (33 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,018.9 hPa
Clouds
22 %
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 | 9.7 | 2.7 | 33 | 59 | 1,018.9 | - / 0.00 | 22 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 5.1 | 1.7 | 34 | 75 | 1,023.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 2.7 | 2.4 | 26 | 83 | 1,025.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 10.4 | 1.7 | 56 | 50 | 1,024.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 284.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 9.2 | 2.1 | 107 | 57 | 1,022.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 346.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 7.1 | 3.1 | 189 | 64 | 1,022.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 6.5 | 3.1 | 208 | 72 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.5 | 3.7 | 222 | 44 | 1,020.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 265.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 13.4 | 3.2 | 201 | 52 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 339.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 10.4 | 3.9 | 233 | 64 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 9.5 | 3.4 | 258 | 68 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.1 | 2.0 | 294 | 36 | 1,019.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 271.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 15.9 | 1.8 | 173 | 43 | 1,017.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 333.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balta?
Now 9.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 2.7 to 10.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 347 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 Balta today?
Sunrise around 07:07 and sunset around 17:31 (local time). Day length about 10h 24m.
What is the local time in Balta?
Local time is 02:34. Time zone: America/Chicago (UTC-06:00).
What type of place is Balta?
Balta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Balta?
Elevation about 572 m. DEM 574 m.
Where is Balta located?
It is at 38.88473, -98.91564 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balta in?
It is in United States.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry