Location & Surroundings
Achil is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 145 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Igbor, 11 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 220 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 28 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° 28' 16" N, 8° 42' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 145 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 54 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:29
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Achil
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Achil, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 32.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Temperature
32.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (293 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 32.4 | 1.1 | 293 | 57 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 2.9 | 165 | 90 | 1,011.2 | 5.59 / 5.59 | 100 | 231.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.9 | 1.8 | 253 | 91 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 1.4 | 252 | 91 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 4.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.7 | 1.5 | 277 | 54 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 614.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.0 | 1.8 | 186 | 63 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 405.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 2.3 | 229 | 81 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 2.0 | 207 | 87 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 5.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.3 | 2.4 | 218 | 55 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 622.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.5 | 3.0 | 201 | 77 | 1,011.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 47 | 379.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 2.8 | 217 | 88 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 2.3 | 207 | 90 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 4.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.1 | 3.4 | 215 | 56 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 606.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Achil?
Now 32.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 32.4 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 614 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 Achil today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Achil?
Local time is 00:29. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Achil?
Achil is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Achil?
DEM 145 m.
Where is Achil located?
It is at 7.47103, 8.70851 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Achil in?
It is in Nigeria.