Location & Surroundings
Buna is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 137 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 11 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 245 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 50 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
7° 26' 10" N, 8° 58' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 137 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 141 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:21
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Buna
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buna, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 33.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 677 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SW (221 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
17 %
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 | 24.2 | 2.0 | 221 | 87 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.6 | 1.1 | 282 | 48 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 676.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.0 | 1.4 | 243 | 53 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 409.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 3.2 | 231 | 80 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 3.6 | 227 | 87 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.5 | 4.4 | 224 | 59 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 500.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.9 | 4.1 | 216 | 71 | 1,011.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 84 | 326.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 4.2 | 227 | 85 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.4 | 3.1 | 224 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.0 | 4.4 | 231 | 64 | 1,011.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 90 | 534.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.4 | 3.6 | 213 | 72 | 1,010.8 | 0.04 / 0.11 | 7 | 285.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 4.4 | 219 | 86 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.1 | 3.1 | 223 | 92 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 5.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buna?
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 33.6 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 677 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 Buna today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Buna?
Local time is 15:21. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Buna?
Buna is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buna?
DEM 137 m.
Where is Buna located?
It is at 7.43602, 8.97618 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buna in?
It is in Nigeria.