Location & Surroundings
Bam is a settlement in Yobe State, Nigeria, at 333 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Geidam, 12 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 655 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Maine-Soroa Airport, 36 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
12° 54' 34" N, 12° 2' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 333 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 8 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:45
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Bam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 36.5 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 598 W/m2.
Temperature
27.6 C
Wind
3.3 m/s SW (242 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 27.6 | 3.3 | 242 | 65 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.5 | 1.7 | 94 | 32 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 598.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.3 | 4.2 | 240 | 57 | 1,007.8 | 13.44 / 13.44 | 84 | 252.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.8 | 3.8 | 231 | 65 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.7 | 3.8 | 217 | 72 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 8.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.9 | 2.7 | 207 | 36 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 691.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 10.8 | 202 | 80 | 1,009.0 | 17.96 / 17.96 | 100 | 318.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 5.1 | 231 | 69 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.5 | 2.2 | 234 | 68 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 7.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.7 | 2.3 | 199 | 45 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 485.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.1 | 1.7 | 257 | 44 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 396.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.8 | 3.6 | 224 | 57 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.8 | 2.9 | 239 | 65 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 8.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bam?
Now 27.6 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.7 to 36.5 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 598 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 Bam today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Bam?
Local time is 17:45. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bam?
Bam is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bam?
DEM 333 m.
Where is Bam located?
It is at 12.90954, 12.03843 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bam in?
It is in Nigeria.