Location & Surroundings
Bum is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 1,083 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Vom, 14 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 150 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 25 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
9° 43' 11" N, 8° 39' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 1083 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 82 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:52
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Weather in Bum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 31.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 W/m2.
Temperature
20.1 C
Wind
1.0 m/s SW (209 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
14 %
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 | 20.1 | 1.0 | 209 | 65 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.9 | 0.4 | 94 | 81 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.8 | 2.9 | 48 | 22 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 671.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.3 | 1.4 | 99 | 38 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 410.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.7 | 1.2 | 197 | 70 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.7 | 0.5 | 182 | 76 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.5 | 2.8 | 357 | 27 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 641.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 1.4 | 156 | 43 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 174.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.4 | 1.7 | 178 | 82 | 1,014.1 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 0.6 | 199 | 81 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.3 | 2.2 | 26 | 29 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 614.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 1.2 | 248 | 55 | 1,011.6 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 94 | 296.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.1 | 1.1 | 209 | 84 | 1,013.1 | 0.34 / 0.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bum?
Now 20.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 31.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 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 06:14 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Bum?
Local time is 08:52. 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 1,083 m.
Where is Bum located?
It is at 9.71970, 8.66033 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bum in?
It is in Nigeria.