Location & Surroundings
Bitar is a settlement in Yobe State, Nigeria, at 328 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Maine Soroa, 12 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 665 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Maine-Soroa Airport, 13 km away.
Also known as: Bidthur
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
13° 7' 7" N, 11° 57' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 328 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:13
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Bitar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bitar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.1 to 36.8 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 W/m2.
Temperature
28.1 C
Wind
3.6 m/s SW (219 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
80 %
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 | 28.1 | 3.6 | 219 | 63 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.8 | 0.6 | 31 | 31 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 628.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 5.5 | 243 | 53 | 1,008.1 | 5.65 / 5.65 | 51 | 293.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.6 | 4.0 | 222 | 59 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.1 | 4.3 | 217 | 70 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 8.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.2 | 2.7 | 207 | 34 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 690.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 10.5 | 203 | 75 | 1,009.2 | 5.54 / 5.54 | 100 | 350.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 6.2 | 225 | 66 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.85 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.8 | 2.5 | 258 | 64 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 7.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.9 | 2.4 | 197 | 42 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 522.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.6 | 2.3 | 289 | 41 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 388.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.5 | 3.5 | 225 | 52 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.1 | 3.0 | 245 | 62 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 8.2 | 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 Bitar?
Now 28.1 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.1 to 36.8 C, max wind 5.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 628 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 Bitar today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Bitar?
Local time is 14:13. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bitar?
Bitar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bitar?
DEM 328 m.
Where is Bitar located?
It is at 13.11857, 11.95901 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bitar in?
It is in Nigeria.