Location & Surroundings
Achitar is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 135 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gakem, 31 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 270 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 81 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° 1' 20" N, 8° 52' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 135 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 229 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:15
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Achitar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Achitar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 30.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 493 W/m2.
Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 25.8 | 2.9 | 211 | 85 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 1.2 | 228 | 93 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 77.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 1.4 | 24 | 92 | 1,012.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 2.5 | 218 | 94 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 5.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.9 | 1.3 | 259 | 62 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 492.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 1.7 | 294 | 78 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 440.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 1.9 | 229 | 84 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 3.2 | 231 | 95 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 6.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.8 | 3.7 | 229 | 60 | 1,010.6 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 53 | 605.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.0 | 2.4 | 215 | 81 | 1,011.1 | 0.88 / 1.10 | 100 | 263.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 4.9 | 213 | 93 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 3.9 | 231 | 95 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 67 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 30.2 | 4.4 | 226 | 65 | 1,011.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 84 | 589.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Achitar?
Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 30.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 493 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 Achitar today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Achitar?
Local time is 21:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Achitar?
Achitar is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Achitar?
DEM 135 m.
Where is Achitar located?
It is at 7.02227, 8.87204 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Achitar in?
It is in Nigeria.