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 01:10
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 11 h 49 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 37.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 37.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 505 W/m2.
Temperature
37.9 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SE (129 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,007.9 hPa
Clouds
27 %
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 | 37.9 | 0.7 | 129 | 35 | 1,007.9 | - / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.0 | 2.3 | 161 | 53 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 397.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 2.2 | 207 | 70 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 1.0 | 196 | 82 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.1 | 1.4 | 260 | 48 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 505.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.6 | 0.6 | 78 | 51 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 375.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.8 | 1.2 | 214 | 63 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 0.7 | 242 | 79 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 36.2 | 1.6 | 317 | 41 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 585.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.2 | 0.9 | 129 | 44 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 409.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.2 | 1.7 | 225 | 71 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 1.5 | 241 | 86 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 1.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.0 | 1.7 | 248 | 45 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 561.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Botan?
Now 37.9 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 37.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 505 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 06:25 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Botan?
Local time is 01:10. 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.