Location & Surroundings
Bum is a settlement in Borno State, Nigeria, at 646 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Biu, 10 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 535 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, about 135 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° 36' 8" N, 12° 6' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 646 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,009 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:14
- Sunrise 06:00
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Bum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 704 W/m2.
Temperature
23.5 C
Wind
2.9 m/s N (4 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
1.88 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 | 23.5 | 2.9 | 4 | 82 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 1.2 | 118 | 84 | 1,013.2 | 2.63 / 2.63 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 1.2 | 221 | 81 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 62 | 7.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.9 | 1.7 | 219 | 48 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 703.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.3 | 3.4 | 348 | 73 | 1,010.3 | 1.88 / 1.88 | 87 | 414.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 1.3 | 201 | 75 | 1,012.3 | 2.05 / 3.92 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 2.5 | 226 | 87 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 8.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.1 | 3.9 | 246 | 56 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 679.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.2 | 6.2 | 134 | 94 | 1,012.1 | 17.27 / 17.27 | 100 | 357.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 2.3 | 271 | 87 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 11.68 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 3.1 | 188 | 89 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 5.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.5 | 4.1 | 229 | 77 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 88 | 283.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 20.4 | 2.2 | 267 | 95 | 1,012.0 | 29.10 / 29.13 | 100 | 286.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bum?
Now 23.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 704 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bum today?
Sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Bum?
Local time is 05:14. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bum?
Bum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bum?
DEM 646 m.
Where is Bum located?
It is at 10.60225, 12.10108 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bum in?
It is in Nigeria.