Location & Surroundings
Bukasawa is a settlement in Katsina State, Nigeria, at 521 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina, 26 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 415 km to the south. The nearest airport is Katsina Airport, 27 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
12° 45' 58" N, 7° 40' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 521 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 724 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:43
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bukasawa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bukasawa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.8 C with overcast skies and a 6.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 32.7 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 W/m2.
Temperature
28.8 C
Wind
6.0 m/s W (281 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,010.4 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 | 28.8 | 6.0 | 281 | 60 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 5.6 | 99 | 80 | 1,014.3 | 1.84 / 1.84 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.3 | 5.2 | 236 | 78 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 1.36 | 88 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.7 | 2.3 | 233 | 39 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 529.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.8 | 2.7 | 221 | 50 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 432.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 4.9 | 224 | 70 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 4.0 | 231 | 80 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.7 | 2.6 | 255 | 42 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 646.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 29.6 | 3.8 | 255 | 59 | 1,009.9 | 0.41 / 0.41 | 100 | 347.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 4.2 | 186 | 86 | 1,014.3 | 2.88 / 3.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 0.8 | 299 | 76 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 1.09 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.7 | 1.5 | 147 | 55 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 263.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.1 | 2.8 | 8 | 70 | 1,011.9 | 1.49 / 1.49 | 100 | 191.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bukasawa?
Now 28.8 C with overcast skies and a 6.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 32.7 C, max wind 6.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 529 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 Bukasawa today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Bukasawa?
Local time is 05:43. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bukasawa?
Bukasawa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bukasawa?
DEM 521 m.
Where is Bukasawa located?
It is at 12.76598, 7.67944 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bukasawa in?
It is in Nigeria.