Location & Surroundings
Achaa is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 137 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 13 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 215 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 53 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
7° 18' 4" N, 8° 21' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 137 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 131 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:32
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Achaa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Achaa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 32.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 673 W/m2.
Temperature
27.6 C
Wind
1.6 m/s S (163 deg)
Humidity
66 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
71 %
Precip
0.07 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 | 27.6 | 1.6 | 163 | 66 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 2.3 | 228 | 84 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 2.2 | 210 | 93 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.4 | 1.5 | 203 | 57 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 673.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 2.7 | 190 | 81 | 1,011.0 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 94 | 424.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 2.0 | 216 | 86 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 2.7 | 207 | 91 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 2.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 3.3 | 207 | 65 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 439.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Achaa?
Now 27.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 32.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 673 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Achaa today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Achaa?
Local time is 01:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Achaa?
Achaa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Achaa?
DEM 137 m.
Where is Achaa located?
It is at 7.30118, 8.36235 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Achaa in?
It is in Nigeria.