Location & Surroundings
Buka is a stream in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 683 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boi, 10 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 230 km to the west. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 77 km away.
Overview
Buka is natural watercourse in Plateau State, Nigeria.
It is located in Plateau State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Plateau State
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
9° 29' 0" N, 9° 33' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 683 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 419 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:12
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Nearby
Weather in Buka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 33.0 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 678 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
1.9 m/s W (277 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
1 %
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 | 22.8 | 1.9 | 277 | 50 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 2.0 | 304 | 42 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.0 | 4.0 | 67 | 19 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 678.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 0.7 | 332 | 29 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 397.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 2.3 | 279 | 38 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 1.8 | 295 | 40 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.3 | 3.0 | 86 | 20 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 675.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 1.7 | 224 | 35 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 401.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.4 | 2.6 | 250 | 56 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 1.5 | 263 | 63 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.9 | 3.4 | 56 | 19 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 669.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.4 | 0.7 | 193 | 35 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 399.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.3 | 2.8 | 254 | 68 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buka?
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 33.0 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 678 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 Buka today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Buka?
Local time is 09:12. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Buka?
Buka is a stream.
What is the elevation of Buka?
DEM 683 m.
Where is Buka located?
It is at 9.48333, 9.55000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buka in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry