Location & Surroundings
Abak is a town in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria with 12,562 inhabitants, at 56 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Etinan, 17 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 455 km to the north. The nearest airport is Akwa Ibom International Airport, 35 km away.
Overview
Abak is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Akwa Ibom State
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
4° 58' 56" N, 7° 47' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 56 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Population 12,562
- Pop. Density 30,982 p/km²
- Built-up 36.1%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:11
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Weather in Abak
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Abak, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 666 W/m2.
Temperature
32.5 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (206 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
71 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 32.5 | 1.8 | 206 | 51 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 2.0 | 200 | 88 | 1,014.2 | 2.95 / 2.95 | 5 | 300.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 1.7 | 209 | 93 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.54 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 0.6 | 184 | 93 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.3 | 0.5 | 105 | 48 | 1,012.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 58 | 666.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 2.2 | 181 | 89 | 1,012.7 | 1.22 / 1.24 | 21 | 222.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 1.5 | 234 | 95 | 1,013.0 | 0.56 / 1.80 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 1.0 | 187 | 94 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 4.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.5 | 1.3 | 172 | 51 | 1,011.6 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 29 | 603.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 2.9 | 187 | 90 | 1,012.5 | 3.68 / 3.75 | 9 | 354.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 1.8 | 218 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 2.29 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 1.0 | 206 | 94 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 4.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.2 | 1.6 | 218 | 59 | 1,011.1 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 100 | 521.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Abak?
Now 32.5 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 666 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 Abak today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Abak?
Local time is 01:11. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Abak?
Abak is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Abak?
Population about 12,562.
What is the elevation of Abak?
DEM 56 m.
Where is Abak located?
It is at 4.98236, 7.78922 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Abak in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry