Location & Surroundings
Bama is a settlement in Yobe State, Nigeria, at 383 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Daura, 10 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 505 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, about 140 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° 27' 53" N, 11° 25' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 383 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 816 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:45
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:50
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 26.2 to 37.5 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 667 W/m2.
Temperature
26.9 C
Wind
2.2 m/s N (8 deg)
Humidity
22 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 26.9 | 2.2 | 8 | 22 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.2 | 1.3 | 43 | 26 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 37.5 | 2.6 | 29 | 13 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 667.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.1 | 3.0 | 341 | 18 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 364.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.7 | 2.7 | 37 | 26 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.2 | 1.9 | 52 | 30 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 6.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.1 | 3.5 | 132 | 19 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 651.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.7 | 2.4 | 203 | 27 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 339.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.1 | 2.7 | 66 | 23 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.9 | 1.6 | 85 | 25 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 39.7 | 4.9 | 91 | 11 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 663.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.8 | 3.8 | 49 | 15 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 361.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.7 | 1.3 | 139 | 19 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bama?
Now 26.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 26.2 to 37.5 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 667 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 Bama today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:50 (local time). Day length about 11h 45m.
What is the local time in Bama?
Local time is 07:45. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bama?
Bama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bama?
DEM 383 m.
Where is Bama located?
It is at 11.46467, 11.42052 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bama in?
It is in Nigeria.