Location & Surroundings
Busum is a settlement in Gombe State, Nigeria, at 282 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hinna, 31 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 460 km to the west. The nearest airport is Gombe Lawanti International Airport, 64 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
10° 34' 21" N, 11° 24' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 282 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,061 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:41
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Weather in Busum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Busum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 33.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (236 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,011.6 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 | 25.6 | 0.8 | 236 | 79 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 1.4 | 182 | 75 | 1,012.1 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 51 | 7.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.8 | 1.2 | 96 | 44 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 661.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.8 | 2.5 | 227 | 51 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 401.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.2 | 2.4 | 206 | 81 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 2.8 | 209 | 83 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.9 | 4.5 | 257 | 54 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 353.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.4 | 2.6 | 242 | 60 | 1,008.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 390.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.7 | 4.5 | 212 | 81 | 1,010.4 | 8.93 / 8.96 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 1.2 | 219 | 78 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.61 | 100 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.5 | 1.1 | 222 | 49 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 100 | 544.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.1 | 2.6 | 221 | 63 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 99 | 315.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.4 | 2.5 | 190 | 75 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Busum?
Now 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 33.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 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 Busum today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Busum?
Local time is 11:41. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Busum?
Busum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Busum?
DEM 282 m.
Where is Busum located?
It is at 10.57241, 11.41199 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Busum in?
It is in Nigeria.