Location & Surroundings
Bako is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 663 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Funtua, 30 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 300 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 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
11° 45' 34" N, 7° 10' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 663 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 28 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:16
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Weather in Bako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 32.8 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
3.6 m/s E (84 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 20.4 | 3.6 | 84 | 28 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.8 | 6.7 | 86 | 18 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 656.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.6 | 2.4 | 77 | 27 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 421.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 2.1 | 161 | 31 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.3 | 2.3 | 121 | 39 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.3 | 3.5 | 98 | 16 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 653.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 2.4 | 43 | 22 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 399.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 2.4 | 128 | 21 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.4 | 3.2 | 73 | 26 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.6 | 3.1 | 99 | 12 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 641.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 1.4 | 76 | 19 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 392.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 2.5 | 126 | 19 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.2 | 3.6 | 182 | 33 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bako?
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 32.8 C, max wind 6.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 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 06:20 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Bako?
Local time is 17:16. 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 663 m.
Where is Bako located?
It is at 11.75948, 7.17848 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bako in?
It is in Nigeria.