Location & Surroundings
Buratai is a third-order administrative division in Borno State, Nigeria, at 551 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Miringa, 23 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 550 km to the west. The nearest airport is Maiduguri Airport, about 145 km away.
Overview
Buratai is ward in Borno State, Nigeria.
It is located in Biu, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Biu
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
10° 56' 33" N, 12° 8' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 551 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:35
- Sunrise 05:59
- Sunset 17:53
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Places in Buratai
Mountains & Terrain in Buratai
Weather in Buratai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buratai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 36.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 682 W/m2.
Temperature
29.3 C
Wind
2.4 m/s NE (36 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
19 %
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 | 29.3 | 2.4 | 36 | 29 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 1.9 | 66 | 31 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 1.3 | 127 | 37 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 8.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 36.1 | 3.0 | 55 | 17 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 681.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.6 | 1.6 | 52 | 26 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 369.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 1.4 | 98 | 27 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 0.9 | 141 | 33 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 8.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.5 | 5.2 | 63 | 14 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 665.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.8 | 2.9 | 35 | 22 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 335.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.6 | 2.1 | 76 | 25 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.0 | 1.6 | 115 | 31 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 8.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.8 | 6.0 | 68 | 15 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 699.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.8 | 5.4 | 28 | 20 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 368.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-17 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buratai?
Now 29.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 36.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 682 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 Buratai today?
Sunrise around 05:59 and sunset around 17:53 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Buratai?
Local time is 05:35. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Buratai?
Buratai is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Buratai?
DEM 551 m.
Where is Buratai located?
It is at 10.94246, 12.14419 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buratai in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry