Location & Surroundings
Akaa is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 83 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makurdi, 36 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 160 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 47 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° 47' 55" N, 8° 12' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 83 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 222 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:39
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akaa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akaa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 381 W/m2.
Temperature
32.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s S (166 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
52 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 32.8 | 1.7 | 166 | 59 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 2.3 | 182 | 87 | 1,009.7 | 1.38 / 1.38 | 100 | 356.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 1.2 | 185 | 94 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 0.4 | 207 | 93 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.9 | 2.7 | 239 | 69 | 1,010.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 85 | 380.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 1.6 | 250 | 82 | 1,010.4 | 0.20 / 0.26 | 52 | 231.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 1.6 | 226 | 90 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.1 | 0.9 | 184 | 94 | 1,012.8 | 1.34 / 1.45 | 95 | 1.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.3 | 2.2 | 198 | 72 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 59 | 381.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 2.1 | 181 | 87 | 1,010.4 | 0.59 / 0.60 | 63 | 338.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.9 | 1.6 | 201 | 98 | 1,011.8 | 1.39 / 1.99 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 1.4 | 262 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 85 | 4.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.5 | 1.6 | 234 | 60 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 616.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akaa?
Now 32.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 32.8 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 381 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akaa today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Akaa?
Local time is 21:39. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akaa?
Akaa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akaa?
DEM 83 m.
Where is Akaa located?
It is at 7.79860, 8.20203 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akaa in?
It is in Nigeria.