Location & Surroundings
Buka is a settlement in Adamawa, Nigeria, at 1,050 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mubi, 20 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 655 km to the west. The nearest airport is Garoua Airport, 87 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
10° 7' 4" N, 13° 22' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1050 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 162 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:13
- Sunrise 05:54
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Buka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 35.9 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 727 W/m2.
Temperature
35.8 C
Wind
3.8 m/s E (71 deg)
Humidity
15 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 35.8 | 3.8 | 71 | 15 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.5 | 1.6 | 38 | 23 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 346.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 1.4 | 2 | 28 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 1.7 | 76 | 32 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 11.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.9 | 5.0 | 64 | 15 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 727.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.1 | 2.1 | 34 | 24 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 365.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 1.2 | 20 | 26 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 0.9 | 69 | 27 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 11.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.6 | 1.4 | 70 | 14 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 725.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 0.3 | 306 | 27 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 339.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 1.0 | 316 | 29 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 0.5 | 45 | 30 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 11.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 34.7 | 0.5 | 139 | 15 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 692.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buka?
Now 35.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 35.9 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 727 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 05:54 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Buka?
Local time is 19:13. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Buka?
Buka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buka?
DEM 1,050 m.
Where is Buka located?
It is at 10.11764, 13.37087 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buka in?
It is in Nigeria.