Location & Surroundings
Bafra is a city in Samsun, Turkey with 92,944 inhabitants, at 10 m elevation. The national capital Ankara is about 315 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Bafra, 19 km away.
Also known as: Бафра · Paura
Overview
Bafra is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Samsun Province, Turkey.
Basic Data
- Country Turkey
- Located in Samsun Province
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
41° 34' 4" N, 35° 54' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 10 m
- Timezone Europe/Istanbul
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 92,944
- Pop. Density 21,133 p/km²
- Built-up 34.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Lira (TRY)
- Phone Prefix +90
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:16
- Sunrise 07:01
- Sunset 17:38
- Day length 10 h 36 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
ru
Бафра
Weather in Bafra
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Bafra, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 19.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 278 W/m2.
Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SE (121 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
83 %
Precip
2.54 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 | 16.8 | 0.6 | 121 | 83 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.4 | 1.1 | 233 | 80 | 1,014.2 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.8 | 1.2 | 284 | 86 | 1,015.3 | 0.05 / 0.32 | 100 | 15.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 1.8 | 35 | 73 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 100 | 277.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.4 | 0.5 | 178 | 93 | 1,013.4 | 2.38 / 2.54 | 100 | 47.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 15.5 | 0.4 | 210 | 92 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.5 | 0.5 | 265 | 89 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 14.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.3 | 1.7 | 357 | 82 | 1,012.2 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 218.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.9 | 1.1 | 23 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 3.76 / 3.88 | 100 | 28.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.3 | 2.0 | 261 | 95 | 1,013.3 | 12.78 / 16.67 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.1 | 3.2 | 277 | 93 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 10.61 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.6 | 5.2 | 321 | 89 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 4.63 | 100 | 80.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 14.4 | 3.4 | 308 | 88 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.61 | 100 | 14.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Bafra?
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.4 to 19.7 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 278 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Bafra today?
Sunrise around 07:01 and sunset around 17:38 (local time). Day length about 10h 37m.
What is the local time in Bafra?
Local time is 05:16. Time zone: Europe/Istanbul (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Bafra?
Bafra is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Bafra?
Population about 92,944.
What is the elevation of Bafra?
DEM 10 m.
Where is Bafra located?
It is at 41.56787, 35.90311 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Bafra in?
It is in Turkey.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry