Location & Surroundings
Botan is a settlement in Niger State, Nigeria, at 138 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Patigi, 25 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 190 km to the east. The nearest airport is Bida, 32 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
8° 57' 20" N, 5° 45' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 138 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 6,385 p/km²
- Built-up 4.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:05
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 11 h 52 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Botan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Botan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 36.8 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 616 W/m2.
Temperature
36.5 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NE (66 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
12 %
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 | 36.5 | 0.8 | 66 | 36 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.9 | 0.6 | 236 | 48 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 423.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 0.6 | 206 | 60 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.0 | 0.9 | 232 | 70 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.8 | 0.7 | 267 | 36 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 615.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.2 | 1.3 | 185 | 47 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 417.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.9 | 1.5 | 180 | 71 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 1.0 | 274 | 80 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 2.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 35.9 | 0.4 | 215 | 42 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 600.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.3 | 1.4 | 172 | 51 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 399.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.8 | 1.8 | 206 | 70 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 1.5 | 219 | 83 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 35.7 | 1.3 | 278 | 43 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 603.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Botan?
Now 36.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 36.8 C, max wind 0.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 616 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 Botan today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Botan?
Local time is 21:05. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Botan?
Botan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Botan?
DEM 138 m.
Where is Botan located?
It is at 8.95562, 5.76155 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Botan in?
It is in Nigeria.