Location & Surroundings
Bula is a settlement in Yobe State, Nigeria, at 414 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Potiskum, 20 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 510 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, about 165 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° 44' 19" N, 11° 15' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 414 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,432 p/km²
- Built-up 7.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:17
- Sunrise 06:02
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 8 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 34.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 35.2 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 694 W/m2.
Temperature
34.5 C
Wind
0.9 m/s SE (135 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 34.5 | 0.9 | 135 | 37 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.2 | 3.1 | 170 | 45 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 420.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.0 | 3.3 | 211 | 50 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.9 | 4.5 | 241 | 74 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 7.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.2 | 3.2 | 250 | 39 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 693.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 12.0 | 157 | 83 | 1,011.5 | 0.93 / 0.93 | 90 | 414.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 4.2 | 172 | 69 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 3.3 | 219 | 77 | 1,012.1 | 0.12 / 0.43 | 100 | 7.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.7 | 5.8 | 220 | 44 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 653.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.7 | 3.4 | 195 | 56 | 1,008.2 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 98 | 397.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 4.2 | 213 | 77 | 1,010.9 | 0.06 / 0.18 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 4.7 | 228 | 83 | 1,011.8 | 0.40 / 0.58 | 97 | 5.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 32.5 | 3.6 | 243 | 51 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 35 | 461.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bula?
Now 34.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 25.9 to 35.2 C, max wind 4.5 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 Bula today?
Sunrise around 06:02 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Bula?
Local time is 21:17. 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 414 m.
Where is Bula located?
It is at 11.73860, 11.26161 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bula in?
It is in Nigeria.