Location & Surroundings
Bowen is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 267 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Sokoto, 16 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 520 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 22 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
13° 4' 33" N, 5° 5' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 267 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 248 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:05
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bowen
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bowen, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 36.3 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 W/m2.
Temperature
30.1 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SE (119 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 30.1 | 2.4 | 119 | 15 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.7 | 3.1 | 104 | 16 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 3.3 | 152 | 19 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.3 | 1.9 | 137 | 10 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 618.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.0 | 1.8 | 95 | 14 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 431.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.6 | 3.1 | 191 | 16 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 2.8 | 198 | 27 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.6 | 3.6 | 228 | 18 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 598.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.9 | 1.4 | 309 | 22 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 419.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 0.4 | 100 | 27 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 3.3 | 191 | 28 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.9 | 1.1 | 174 | 18 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 594.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.8 | 3.0 | 131 | 16 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 417.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bowen?
Now 30.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 36.3 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 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 Bowen today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Bowen?
Local time is 05:05. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bowen?
Bowen is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bowen?
DEM 267 m.
Where is Bowen located?
It is at 13.07582, 5.09466 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bowen in?
It is in Nigeria.