Location & Surroundings
Akaa is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 198 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 18 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 270 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 78 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° 12' 48" N, 9° 7' 29" E
- Elevation DEM: 198 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 419 p/km²
- Built-up 3.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:22
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:08
- Day length 11 h 59 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 25.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 673 W/m2.
Temperature
25.5 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
84 %
Precip
0.31 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 | 25.5 | 2.7 | 211 | 87 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 2.2 | 229 | 89 | 1,012.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 73 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.9 | 2.1 | 244 | 54 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 38 | 673.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.4 | 3.3 | 220 | 77 | 1,010.2 | 1.72 / 1.73 | 100 | 305.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 3.1 | 213 | 89 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 2.2 | 254 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 0.20 / 0.51 | 28 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.7 | 1.8 | 235 | 56 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 688.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.4 | 2.6 | 211 | 72 | 1,010.2 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 68 | 387.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.6 | 2.1 | 190 | 85 | 1,011.3 | 0.97 / 1.14 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 1.3 | 209 | 89 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.6 | 1.6 | 279 | 73 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 192.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.6 | 1.2 | 302 | 74 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 416.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.6 | 2.5 | 229 | 85 | 1,011.1 | 0.46 / 0.46 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akaa?
Now 25.5 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 32.9 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 673 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akaa today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Akaa?
Local time is 11:22. 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 198 m.
Where is Akaa located?
It is at 7.21337, 9.12476 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akaa in?
It is in Nigeria.