Location & Surroundings
Akaa is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 210 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 4 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 250 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 56 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° 21' 29" N, 8° 58' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 210 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 793 p/km²
- Built-up 8.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:53
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 54 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 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 33.0 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
3.3 m/s SW (228 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 | 24.8 | 3.3 | 228 | 85 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 2.0 | 225 | 86 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.0 | 2.7 | 243 | 50 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 645.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.1 | 3.1 | 217 | 63 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 410.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 2.9 | 213 | 78 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 4.0 | 236 | 84 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.1 | 3.2 | 229 | 52 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 595.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.6 | 3.2 | 198 | 69 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 399.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.4 | 3.9 | 211 | 79 | 1,011.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 4.0 | 225 | 88 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.3 | 3.5 | 234 | 52 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 636.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.6 | 2.9 | 217 | 60 | 1,009.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 99 | 360.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.4 | 3.5 | 220 | 81 | 1,010.7 | 0.45 / 0.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akaa?
Now 24.8 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 33.0 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 645 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 Akaa today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Akaa?
Local time is 11:53. 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 210 m.
Where is Akaa located?
It is at 7.35797, 8.98101 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akaa in?
It is in Nigeria.