Location & Surroundings
Bau is a settlement in Upper Nile, South Sudan, at 471 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gambela, 88 km to the southeast. The national capital Juba is about 515 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Beica Airport, 84 km away.
Also known as: Bāw
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
8° 48' 51" N, 34° 1' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 471 m
- Timezone Africa/Juba
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Pound (SSP)
- Phone Prefix +211
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:45
- Sunrise 05:33
- Sunset 17:21
- Day length 11 h 48 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Bau
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bau, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 38.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 795 W/m2.
Temperature
22.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (72 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
30 %
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 | 22.1 | 1.6 | 72 | 84 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.5 | 0.7 | 325 | 59 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 71.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 38.4 | 1.3 | 239 | 20 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 794.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.7 | 1.4 | 48 | 35 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 171.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 1.2 | 47 | 56 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.8 | 1.3 | 332 | 33 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 72.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.8 | 1.4 | 132 | 28 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 498.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 1.9 | 93 | 59 | 1,011.5 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 98 | 137.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.0 | 1.1 | 21 | 64 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.2 | 0.2 | 77 | 44 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 85.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.8 | 2.3 | 259 | 24 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 791.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.3 | 1.2 | 65 | 38 | 1,009.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 85 | 168.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.8 | 1.5 | 22 | 46 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bau?
Now 22.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 38.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 795 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 Bau today?
Sunrise around 05:33 and sunset around 17:21 (local time). Day length about 11h 48m.
What is the local time in Bau?
Local time is 10:45. Time zone: Africa/Juba (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bau?
Bau is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bau?
DEM 471 m.
Where is Bau located?
It is at 8.81429, 34.02237 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bau in?
It is in South Sudan.