Location & Surroundings
Achir is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 155 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 18 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 43 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
7° 24' 4" N, 8° 51' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 155 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 181 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:21
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Achir
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Achir, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 W/m2.
Temperature
32.9 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (222 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
14 %
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 | 32.9 | 2.3 | 222 | 55 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.7 | 2.5 | 201 | 77 | 1,010.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 28 | 405.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 2.3 | 203 | 81 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 2.1 | 219 | 88 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 5.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.1 | 1.8 | 238 | 52 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 656.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.1 | 2.4 | 219 | 65 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 370.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 2.1 | 216 | 78 | 1,009.5 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 3.1 | 202 | 90 | 1,011.6 | 0.68 / 0.77 | 50 | 4.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.9 | 2.9 | 218 | 57 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 97 | 628.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 3.1 | 225 | 77 | 1,008.0 | 0.06 / 0.10 | 52 | 239.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 5.2 | 217 | 85 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 3.3 | 216 | 92 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.3 | 3.3 | 232 | 64 | 1,010.4 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 99 | 425.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Achir?
Now 32.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 656 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 Achir today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Achir?
Local time is 00:21. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Achir?
Achir is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Achir?
DEM 155 m.
Where is Achir located?
It is at 7.40107, 8.85786 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Achir in?
It is in Nigeria.