Location & Surroundings
Bula is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 349 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shinkafi, 24 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 465 km to the south. The nearest airport is Maradi Airport, about 100 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° 5' 14" N, 6° 16' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 349 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 248 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:32
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 35 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 35.7 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
3.2 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
24 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 24.8 | 3.2 | 78 | 24 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.5 | 3.4 | 92 | 28 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.7 | 3.1 | 81 | 13 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 581.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.1 | 4.4 | 37 | 17 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 387.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 4.0 | 77 | 19 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.6 | 4.1 | 89 | 20 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.2 | 4.9 | 76 | 10 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 585.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bula?
Now 24.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 35.7 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 581 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 Bula today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 35m.
What is the local time in Bula?
Local time is 07:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bula?
Bula is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bula?
DEM 349 m.
Where is Bula located?
It is at 13.08736, 6.28203 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bula in?
It is in Nigeria.