Location & Surroundings
Acham is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 174 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 14 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 245 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 57 km away.
Also known as: Matswa
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° 28' 52" N, 9° 4' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 174 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 347 p/km²
- Built-up 2.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:59
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:02
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Acham
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Acham, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 33.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 W/m2.
Temperature
29.7 C
Wind
2.4 m/s W (250 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 29.7 | 2.4 | 250 | 63 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 2.8 | 209 | 75 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 196.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.5 | 4.0 | 221 | 86 | 1,013.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 1.8 | 239 | 91 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.9 | 1.2 | 305 | 45 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 616.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.1 | 1.9 | 25 | 49 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 385.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 1.9 | 214 | 63 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 2.8 | 214 | 84 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 4.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.3 | 1.9 | 243 | 41 | 1,012.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 17 | 644.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.0 | 4.0 | 199 | 61 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 381.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 5.1 | 220 | 77 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 3.3 | 225 | 88 | 1,015.5 | 1.28 / 1.28 | 24 | 4.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 31.3 | 2.8 | 236 | 53 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 81 | 552.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Acham?
Now 29.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 33.9 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 617 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 Acham today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Acham?
Local time is 22:59. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Acham?
Acham is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Acham?
DEM 174 m.
Where is Acham located?
It is at 7.48113, 9.08255 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Acham in?
It is in Nigeria.