Location & Surroundings
Akanu is a settlement in Abia State, Nigeria, at 70 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aba, 17 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 430 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sam Mbakwe International Airport, 43 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
5° 10' 53" N, 7° 30' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 70 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 108 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:40
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akanu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akanu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 218 W/m2.
Temperature
29.1 C
Wind
2.6 m/s W (275 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 29.1 | 2.6 | 275 | 62 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.0 | 2.2 | 223 | 82 | 1,012.3 | 0.58 / 0.58 | 91 | 217.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 2.0 | 257 | 88 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 1.5 | 267 | 93 | 1,013.6 | 0.45 / 0.70 | 100 | 1.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 1.5 | 203 | 78 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 98 | 171.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.1 | 2.3 | 177 | 89 | 1,012.4 | 0.69 / 0.71 | 98 | 265.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.9 | 1.7 | 257 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 1.3 | 254 | 94 | 1,014.4 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 83 | 4.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 27.8 | 1.9 | 214 | 72 | 1,012.2 | 0.20 / 0.25 | 73 | 267.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 2.3 | 214 | 91 | 1,011.5 | 3.51 / 3.76 | 99 | 382.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 1.6 | 245 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 1.2 | 282 | 94 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 58 | 4.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.5 | 2.3 | 352 | 72 | 1,011.5 | 2.71 / 2.80 | 66 | 479.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akanu?
Now 29.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 218 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 Akanu today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Akanu?
Local time is 18:40. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akanu?
Akanu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akanu?
DEM 70 m.
Where is Akanu located?
It is at 5.18142, 7.50555 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akanu in?
It is in Nigeria.