Location & Surroundings
Buko is a settlement in Oromiya, Ethiopia, at 1,699 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Metu, 39 km to the south. The national capital Addis Ababa is about 345 km to the east. The nearest airport is Gore Airport, 55 km away.
Also known as: Buko (1)
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° 39' 0" N, 35° 38' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1699 m
- Timezone Africa/Addis_Ababa
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 872 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Birr (ETB)
- Phone Prefix +251
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:41
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:15
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Buko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 26.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 854 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SE (125 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,015.0 hPa
Clouds
13 %
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 | 21.1 | 0.8 | 125 | 56 | 1,015.0 | - / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 1.7 | 342 | 36 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 854.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.4 | 1.8 | 86 | 65 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 142.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.8 | 1.4 | 88 | 74 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.6 | 1.1 | 117 | 56 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 105.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 1.6 | 333 | 40 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 824.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.9 | 1.1 | 137 | 64 | 1,014.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 73 | 100.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.7 | 1.0 | 100 | 71 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.7 | 1.3 | 120 | 55 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 102.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 1.2 | 37 | 51 | 1,009.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 90 | 713.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.4 | 1.2 | 97 | 82 | 1,015.6 | 0.22 / 0.23 | 5 | 52.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 14.9 | 1.3 | 110 | 82 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.4 | 1.1 | 125 | 62 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 80.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buko?
Now 21.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 26.8 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 854 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 Buko today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:15 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Buko?
Local time is 17:41. Time zone: Africa/Addis_Ababa (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Buko?
Buko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buko?
DEM 1,699 m.
Where is Buko located?
It is at 8.65000, 35.63333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buko in?
It is in Ethiopia.