Location & Surroundings
Boko is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 365 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Moriki, 12 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 430 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gusau, 71 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° 46' 12" N, 6° 27' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 365 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 17,521 p/km²
- Built-up 24.7%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:56
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 36 min
Nearby
Weather in Boko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Boko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 35.2 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 588 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
2.7 m/s E (87 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 24.9 | 2.7 | 87 | 25 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 3.8 | 104 | 28 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.2 | 3.1 | 72 | 13 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 588.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 4.0 | 42 | 18 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 389.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 4.2 | 86 | 19 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 4.4 | 103 | 20 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.6 | 4.7 | 74 | 10 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 593.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.9 | 3.8 | 58 | 14 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 391.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.7 | 3.6 | 76 | 16 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 4.1 | 97 | 19 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.8 | 5.5 | 86 | 8 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 603.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.9 | 3.7 | 85 | 10 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 398.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.3 | 4.0 | 76 | 11 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Boko?
Now 24.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 35.2 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 588 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 Boko today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 36m.
What is the local time in Boko?
Local time is 07:56. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Boko?
Boko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Boko?
DEM 365 m.
Where is Boko located?
It is at 12.76996, 6.46135 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Boko in?
It is in Nigeria.