Location & Surroundings
Buk is a settlement in Borno State, Nigeria, at 428 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Goniri, 29 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 585 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Maiduguri Airport, about 105 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
11° 14' 8" N, 12° 23' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 428 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 153 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:19
- Sunrise 05:58
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Buk
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buk, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.4 to 37.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 694 W/m2.
Temperature
35.7 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (49 deg)
Humidity
28 %
Pressure
1,009.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 35.7 | 1.8 | 49 | 28 | 1,009.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.9 | 0.6 | 65 | 28 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 359.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.5 | 1.4 | 234 | 34 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.4 | 2.1 | 245 | 47 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 5.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 37.0 | 1.6 | 117 | 24 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 693.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.3 | 3.6 | 215 | 35 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 346.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.1 | 1.4 | 280 | 34 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.0 | 1.6 | 302 | 45 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 9.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 37.7 | 2.8 | 93 | 14 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 704.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.7 | 1.3 | 261 | 20 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 377.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.7 | 3.4 | 214 | 45 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 3.2 | 253 | 76 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 8.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 37.1 | 2.2 | 94 | 23 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 686.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buk?
Now 35.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 28.4 to 37.0 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 694 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 Buk today?
Sunrise around 05:58 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Buk?
Local time is 22:19. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Buk?
Buk is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buk?
DEM 428 m.
Where is Buk located?
It is at 11.23569, 12.38397 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buk in?
It is in Nigeria.