Location & Surroundings
Akata is a settlement in Imo State, Nigeria, at 157 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Orlu, 9 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 370 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sam Mbakwe International Airport, 49 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° 47' 17" N, 6° 57' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 157 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,239 p/km²
- Built-up 20.0%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:30
- Sunrise 06:19
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 33.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 4.5 mm. Solar peaks near 620 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (239 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
77 %
Precip
4.49 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 | 22.9 | 1.7 | 239 | 94 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 1.1 | 250 | 95 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.4 | 1.0 | 297 | 50 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 620.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 2.3 | 182 | 73 | 1,013.4 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 92 | 376.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 2.1 | 204 | 95 | 1,015.0 | 4.23 / 4.49 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 1.0 | 177 | 95 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.7 | 1.6 | 192 | 62 | 1,014.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 88 | 508.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 2.1 | 191 | 82 | 1,014.0 | 0.45 / 0.51 | 55 | 283.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.9 | 1.8 | 214 | 96 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 0.7 | 192 | 95 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 3.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.0 | 0.2 | 77 | 50 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 658.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.2 | 0.9 | 192 | 64 | 1,012.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 67 | 211.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.6 | 2.1 | 203 | 94 | 1,013.5 | 0.27 / 0.31 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akata?
Now 22.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 33.4 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 4.5 mm. Solar peaks near 620 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akata today?
Sunrise around 06:19 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Akata?
Local time is 12:30. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akata?
Akata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akata?
DEM 157 m.
Where is Akata located?
It is at 5.78811, 6.95472 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akata in?
It is in Nigeria.