Location & Surroundings
Bako is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 293 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Minna, 17 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 140 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Minna Airport, 7 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
9° 40' 58" N, 6° 24' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 293 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 53 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:03
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 38.1 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Temperature
29.9 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SW (245 deg)
Humidity
41 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 29.9 | 2.0 | 245 | 41 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 1.1 | 91 | 54 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 0.7 | 187 | 64 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 38.1 | 0.5 | 78 | 29 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 614.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.9 | 2.1 | 231 | 39 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 406.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.3 | 1.2 | 122 | 51 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 0.4 | 280 | 65 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.5 | 0.6 | 8 | 30 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 579.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.9 | 1.4 | 262 | 38 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 370.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 1.0 | 163 | 51 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 0.6 | 198 | 71 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.3 | 1.4 | 146 | 30 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 591.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.3 | 1.8 | 225 | 39 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 369.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bako?
Now 29.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 38.1 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 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 Bako today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Bako?
Local time is 05:03. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bako?
Bako is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bako?
DEM 293 m.
Where is Bako located?
It is at 9.68288, 6.40664 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bako in?
It is in Nigeria.