Location & Surroundings
Bum is a settlement in Upper Nile, South Sudan, at 401 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Malakal, 3 km to the north. The national capital Juba is about 520 km to the south. The nearest airport is Malakal Airport, 6 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
9° 30' 37" N, 31° 39' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 401 m
- Timezone Africa/Juba
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,807 p/km²
- Built-up 21.0%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Pound (SSP)
- Phone Prefix +211
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:37
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Weather in Bum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 486 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SE (129 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,009.6 hPa
Clouds
29 %
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 | 24.2 | 0.5 | 129 | 67 | 1,009.6 | - / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 2.3 | 157 | 80 | 1,012.6 | 1.36 / 1.36 | 91 | 33.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.9 | 1.7 | 201 | 42 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 91 | 485.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 1.0 | 234 | 57 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 5 | 149.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 1.6 | 134 | 66 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.7 | 0.7 | 207 | 55 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 34.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 38.5 | 1.4 | 16 | 27 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 804.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.5 | 1.4 | 147 | 50 | 1,008.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 5 | 211.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.0 | 1.3 | 163 | 63 | 1,007.1 | 0.04 / 0.08 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.9 | 2.3 | 160 | 49 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 80.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.4 | 0.9 | 277 | 28 | 1,003.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 723.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.3 | 1.5 | 254 | 54 | 1,006.3 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 80 | 49.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.8 | 2.2 | 163 | 77 | 1,007.0 | 0.35 / 0.55 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bum?
Now 24.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 32.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 486 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 Bum today?
Sunrise around 05:40 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Bum?
Local time is 08:37. Time zone: Africa/Juba (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Bum?
Bum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Bum?
DEM 401 m.
Where is Bum located?
It is at 9.51033, 31.66148 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bum in?
It is in South Sudan.