Location & Surroundings
Akachil is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 169 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zaki Biam, 17 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 290 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 120 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° 37' 6" N, 9° 43' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 169 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 282 p/km²
- Built-up 4.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:22
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akachil
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akachil, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Temperature
32.1 C
Wind
0.0 m/s W (284 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
56 %
Precip
0.22 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 | 32.1 | 0.0 | 284 | 59 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 0.3 | 14 | 82 | 1,010.0 | 0.77 / 0.77 | 18 | 410.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 3.3 | 235 | 96 | 1,012.4 | 4.32 / 5.08 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 3.1 | 238 | 97 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 3.85 | 81 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.2 | 2.7 | 244 | 66 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 96 | 595.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.9 | 2.1 | 241 | 86 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 79 | 242.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 3.1 | 229 | 90 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 3.5 | 240 | 94 | 1,014.3 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 94 | 4.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 29.8 | 3.5 | 251 | 67 | 1,012.0 | 0.22 / 0.35 | 85 | 521.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 2.8 | 222 | 86 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 99 | 341.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 3.7 | 233 | 88 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 2.5 | 250 | 92 | 1,015.2 | 0.61 / 0.61 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.4 | 2.9 | 232 | 81 | 1,013.4 | 7.75 / 8.36 | 100 | 157.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akachil?
Now 32.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 32.1 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 595 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akachil today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Akachil?
Local time is 19:22. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akachil?
Akachil is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akachil?
DEM 169 m.
Where is Akachil located?
It is at 7.61830, 9.71920 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akachil in?
It is in Nigeria.