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 21:49
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 17:48
- Day length 11 h 48 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 35.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 36.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 667 W/m2.
Temperature
35.8 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NW (318 deg)
Humidity
16 %
Pressure
1,010.2 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 | 35.8 | 1.8 | 318 | 16 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.0 | 0.7 | 238 | 25 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 332.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 1.5 | 255 | 28 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 1.4 | 244 | 34 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 5.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 36.3 | 1.8 | 193 | 24 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 667.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.3 | 1.6 | 294 | 33 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 352.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.9 | 1.7 | 13 | 39 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 1.8 | 65 | 28 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 7.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 38.3 | 4.2 | 98 | 12 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 678.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.8 | 2.4 | 75 | 18 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 360.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.7 | 3.8 | 44 | 18 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 1.6 | 86 | 25 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 7.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 38.2 | 2.9 | 76 | 11 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 646.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bum?
Now 35.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 26.0 to 36.3 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 667 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 Bum today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 17:48 (local time). Day length about 11h 47m.
What is the local time in Bum?
Local time is 21:49. 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.