Location & Surroundings
Achinge is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 143 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 16 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 45 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° 23' 44" N, 8° 52' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 143 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 93 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:12
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Achinge
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Achinge, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 33.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 666 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (205 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
3 %
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 | 25.4 | 2.3 | 205 | 82 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 1.9 | 216 | 87 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.6 | 2.0 | 225 | 50 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 666.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.2 | 2.6 | 208 | 63 | 1,010.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 2 | 409.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.5 | 3.0 | 212 | 78 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 3.1 | 216 | 88 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.5 | 2.8 | 221 | 53 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 637.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.9 | 2.5 | 219 | 65 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 390.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.3 | 2.8 | 218 | 78 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 3.2 | 211 | 87 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.9 | 3.2 | 222 | 56 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 605.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 3.4 | 222 | 77 | 1,008.1 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 20 | 264.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.0 | 4.7 | 220 | 84 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Achinge?
Now 25.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 33.6 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 666 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 Achinge today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Achinge?
Local time is 08:12. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Achinge?
Achinge is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Achinge?
DEM 143 m.
Where is Achinge located?
It is at 7.39564, 8.88011 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Achinge in?
It is in Nigeria.