Location & Surroundings
Akan is a settlement in Oyo State, Nigeria, at 283 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Iseyin, 31 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 425 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, 89 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
8° 13' 14" N, 3° 42' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 283 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 73 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:56
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Weather in Akan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
1.6 m/s S (198 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 22.8 | 1.6 | 198 | 95 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.4 | 1.4 | 176 | 42 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 575.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.2 | 2.7 | 175 | 53 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 411.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.7 | 2.4 | 214 | 84 | 1,015.4 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 2.1 | 196 | 95 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.6 | 2.4 | 217 | 46 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 529.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 4.9 | 174 | 77 | 1,013.2 | 7.94 / 7.94 | 100 | 271.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.1 | 2.6 | 203 | 86 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.9 | 1.6 | 186 | 97 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.1 | 2.1 | 190 | 48 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 551.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 4.3 | 284 | 87 | 1,013.9 | 5.65 / 5.65 | 100 | 341.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 3.2 | 205 | 91 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 1.40 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.7 | 2.5 | 189 | 96 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-09 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akan?
Now 22.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 34.4 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 575 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 Akan today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in Akan?
Local time is 14:56. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akan?
Akan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akan?
DEM 283 m.
Where is Akan located?
It is at 8.22068, 3.71458 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akan in?
It is in Nigeria.