Location & Surroundings
Achimba is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 160 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 26 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 260 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 73 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° 29' 20" N, 9° 14' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 160 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 576 p/km²
- Built-up 7.0%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:23
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Achimba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Achimba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 613 W/m2.
Temperature
32.6 C
Wind
0.5 m/s E (82 deg)
Humidity
56 %
Pressure
1,011.1 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 | 32.6 | 0.5 | 82 | 56 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 2.4 | 185 | 91 | 1,011.7 | 3.37 / 3.37 | 100 | 230.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 2.6 | 259 | 90 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 0.9 | 235 | 89 | 1,013.6 | 0.32 / 0.33 | 89 | 4.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.5 | 1.4 | 279 | 52 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 613.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.9 | 1.7 | 202 | 62 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 396.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 2.0 | 228 | 76 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 1.6 | 219 | 85 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 5.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 32.7 | 2.6 | 237 | 53 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 607.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.8 | 2.5 | 213 | 73 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 358.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 2.7 | 226 | 84 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 2.2 | 215 | 87 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 5.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.0 | 3.6 | 234 | 53 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 626.2 | 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 Achimba?
Now 32.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 613 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 Achimba today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Achimba?
Local time is 23:23. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Achimba?
Achimba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Achimba?
DEM 160 m.
Where is Achimba located?
It is at 7.48878, 9.24374 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Achimba in?
It is in Nigeria.