Location & Surroundings
Busau is a settlement in Sokoto, Nigeria, at 318 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wurno, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 515 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sokoto, 47 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
13° 15' 21" N, 5° 28' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 318 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 215 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:30
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:18
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Busau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Busau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 36.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.1 to 38.5 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 W/m2.
Temperature
36.8 C
Wind
4.1 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
19 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 36.8 | 4.1 | 108 | 19 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.2 | 2.0 | 71 | 23 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 406.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.6 | 2.7 | 86 | 24 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.1 | 4.0 | 71 | 24 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 38.5 | 5.8 | 89 | 13 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 617.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.3 | 3.5 | 61 | 17 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 430.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.9 | 3.8 | 55 | 18 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 3.6 | 83 | 22 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 1.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 38.9 | 6.4 | 92 | 10 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 620.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.3 | 3.5 | 68 | 15 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 430.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.0 | 3.5 | 73 | 16 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 4.2 | 102 | 16 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 38.2 | 6.1 | 91 | 10 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 618.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Busau?
Now 36.8 C with overcast skies and a 4.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 27.1 to 38.5 C, max wind 5.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 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 Busau today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Busau?
Local time is 23:30. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Busau?
Busau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Busau?
DEM 318 m.
Where is Busau located?
It is at 13.25572, 5.46934 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Busau in?
It is in Nigeria.