Location & Surroundings
Achan is a river in Cross River State, Nigeria, at 101 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ikom, 35 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 405 km to the north. The nearest airport is Mamfe Airport, 52 km away.
Also known as: Achan River
Overview
Achan is natural watercourse in Cross River State, Nigeria.
It is located in Cross River State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Cross River State
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
5° 41' 1" N, 8° 50' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 101 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:25
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 58 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Achan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Achan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 562 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SW (223 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
57 %
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 | 23.6 | 0.6 | 223 | 95 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.3 | 1.0 | 332 | 59 | 1,011.3 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 72 | 561.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 1.5 | 217 | 91 | 1,011.9 | 4.22 / 4.37 | 100 | 347.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 1.5 | 187 | 97 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.7 | 0.3 | 220 | 96 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.9 | 2.0 | 187 | 73 | 1,012.2 | 1.27 / 1.27 | 92 | 422.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.7 | 1.4 | 239 | 90 | 1,012.4 | 0.34 / 1.61 | 98 | 321.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 1.4 | 192 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.3 | 0.8 | 182 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 0.20 / 0.43 | 85 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.8 | 1.1 | 262 | 70 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 91 | 436.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.1 | 1.1 | 245 | 93 | 1,012.1 | 7.07 / 7.36 | 100 | 293.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.6 | 1.5 | 179 | 97 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 7.25 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.8 | 0.3 | 185 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 1.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Achan?
Now 23.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 31.3 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 562 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 Achan today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Achan?
Local time is 14:25. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Achan?
Achan is a stream.
What is the elevation of Achan?
DEM 101 m.
Where is Achan located?
It is at 5.68360, 8.83880 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Achan in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry