Location & Surroundings
Akaha is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 131 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Igbor, 22 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 230 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 37 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° 25' 41" N, 8° 48' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 131 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 177 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:57
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akaha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akaha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 33.9 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 635 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
2.6 m/s S (192 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 25.3 | 2.6 | 192 | 87 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.9 | 2.9 | 205 | 52 | 1,008.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 19 | 634.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.4 | 3.4 | 220 | 73 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 376.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 3.9 | 213 | 82 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 3.4 | 214 | 91 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.5 | 3.1 | 243 | 59 | 1,010.2 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 94 | 443.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 1.9 | 224 | 76 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 35 | 173.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 1.6 | 228 | 82 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.6 | 3.0 | 216 | 90 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.3 | 3.1 | 235 | 54 | 1,009.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 64 | 561.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.7 | 3.3 | 192 | 75 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 304.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 4.2 | 212 | 81 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.5 | 3.3 | 211 | 91 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akaha?
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 33.9 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 635 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 Akaha today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Akaha?
Local time is 18:57. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akaha?
Akaha is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akaha?
DEM 131 m.
Where is Akaha located?
It is at 7.42816, 8.80721 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akaha in?
It is in Nigeria.