Location & Surroundings
Akaba is a settlement in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, at 8 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yenagoa, 2 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 480 km to the north. The nearest airport is Port Harcourt International Airport, 77 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
4° 54' 26" N, 6° 15' 48" E
- Elevation DEM: 8 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,468 p/km²
- Built-up 14.3%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:15
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 29.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 10.5 mm. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (243 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
10.53 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 | 26.1 | 2.3 | 243 | 88 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 1.5 | 244 | 96 | 1,012.4 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.6 | 1.3 | 236 | 95 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 97 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.7 | 2.3 | 207 | 72 | 1,011.4 | 4.72 / 4.77 | 100 | 605.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 2.0 | 222 | 90 | 1,011.5 | 5.76 / 10.53 | 100 | 339.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 1.7 | 246 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 1.4 | 231 | 95 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 10 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.2 | 2.9 | 201 | 73 | 1,011.2 | 4.76 / 4.79 | 50 | 617.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.3 | 2.2 | 232 | 90 | 1,011.7 | 3.14 / 7.93 | 62 | 423.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 1.5 | 238 | 94 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 1.55 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.3 | 1.3 | 285 | 94 | 1,013.0 | 1.20 / 2.75 | 81 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.4 | 1.1 | 1 | 74 | 1,011.4 | 2.73 / 5.48 | 100 | 492.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.7 | 2.1 | 148 | 97 | 1,011.3 | 13.30 / 18.78 | 100 | 156.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akaba?
Now 26.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 29.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 10.5 mm. Solar peaks near 605 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 10.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akaba today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Akaba?
Local time is 05:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akaba?
Akaba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akaba?
DEM 8 m.
Where is Akaba located?
It is at 4.90716, 6.26326 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akaba in?
It is in Nigeria.