Location & Surroundings
Bunku Forest Reserve is a forest reserve in Kano State, Nigeria, at 505 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gwarzo, 35 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 350 km to the south. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, 40 km away.
Basic Data
- Type forest reserve (RESF)
- a forested area set aside for preservation or controlled use
Geography
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Coordinates
12° 7' 33" N, 8° 10' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 505 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,458 p/km²
- Built-up 6.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:30
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Nearby
Weather in Bunku Forest Reserve
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bunku Forest Reserve, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 36.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 670 W/m2.
Temperature
30.3 C
Wind
2.9 m/s E (78 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 30.3 | 2.9 | 78 | 29 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.6 | 1.6 | 111 | 34 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 2.2 | 207 | 44 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.6 | 3.9 | 88 | 19 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 670.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.5 | 2.3 | 114 | 25 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 432.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.6 | 2.8 | 247 | 29 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 3.1 | 218 | 75 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 35.5 | 1.3 | 355 | 25 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 607.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.6 | 2.1 | 20 | 27 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 373.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 3.5 | 263 | 41 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.8 | 3.8 | 242 | 81 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 36.1 | 3.4 | 326 | 26 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 655.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.9 | 2.7 | 9 | 26 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 418.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bunku Forest Reserve?
Now 30.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.9 to 36.6 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 670 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 Bunku Forest Reserve today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Bunku Forest Reserve?
Local time is 03:30. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Bunku Forest Reserve?
Bunku Forest Reserve is a forest reserve.
What is the elevation of Bunku Forest Reserve?
DEM 505 m.
Where is Bunku Forest Reserve located?
It is at 12.12575, 8.16801 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bunku Forest Reserve in?
It is in Nigeria.