Location & Surroundings
Bamboo is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 459 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gusau, 16 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 375 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 17 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° 18' 51" N, 6° 38' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 459 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:44
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 39 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bamboo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bamboo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 37.2 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
2.9 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,012.7 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 24.2 | 2.9 | 107 | 24 | 1,012.7 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 37.2 | 4.4 | 98 | 12 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 606.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.5 | 4.1 | 82 | 15 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 396.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 3.7 | 119 | 17 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 3.4 | 126 | 25 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 1.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 37.2 | 3.9 | 101 | 14 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 600.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.7 | 3.3 | 98 | 18 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 393.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.5 | 3.2 | 110 | 20 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.6 | 3.9 | 101 | 26 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 37.6 | 5.8 | 99 | 11 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 600.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.8 | 3.6 | 97 | 15 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 380.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 3.8 | 61 | 19 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.8 | 4.1 | 122 | 24 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 1.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bamboo?
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 37.2 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 606 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 Bamboo today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 39m.
What is the local time in Bamboo?
Local time is 18:44. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bamboo?
Bamboo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bamboo?
DEM 459 m.
Where is Bamboo located?
It is at 12.31422, 6.63461 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bamboo in?
It is in Nigeria.