Location & Surroundings
Buka is a settlement in Davao Region, Philippines, at 170 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Basiawan, 8 km to the north. The national capital Manila is about 1030 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is General Santos International Airport, 48 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
6° 27' 42" N, 125° 28' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 170 m
- Timezone Asia/Manila
- Time Shift GMT 8 (DST 8)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 651 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Peso (PHP)
- Phone Prefix +63
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:28
- Sunrise 05:26
- Sunset 17:18
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Buka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Buka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 27.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 818 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 2.1 | 83 | 86 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 0.9 | 7 | 89 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 36.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 1.7 | 20 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 2.4 | 42 | 81 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 100.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.7 | 2.2 | 64 | 71 | 1,010.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 31 | 817.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 0.5 | 59 | 83 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 98 | 179.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.4 | 2.4 | 9 | 89 | 1,011.1 | 0.23 / 0.26 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 2.8 | 26 | 80 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 99.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.8 | 2.1 | 68 | 71 | 1,008.9 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 792.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 1.5 | 154 | 81 | 1,011.7 | 0.47 / 0.58 | 100 | 152.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 2.5 | 13 | 89 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 3.1 | 26 | 81 | 1,012.7 | 0.05 / 0.11 | 91 | 97.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.0 | 2.8 | 83 | 69 | 1,008.8 | 0.03 / 0.14 | 54 | 815.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Buka?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 27.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 818 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 Buka today?
Sunrise around 05:26 and sunset around 17:18 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Buka?
Local time is 02:28. Time zone: Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00).
What type of place is Buka?
Buka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Buka?
DEM 170 m.
Where is Buka located?
It is at 6.46167, 125.47472 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Buka in?
It is in Philippines.