Location & Surroundings
Akatu is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 150 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 38 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 60 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° 41' 8" N, 9° 9' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 150 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 368 p/km²
- Built-up 1.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:18
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akatu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akatu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 34.0 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 W/m2.
Temperature
28.6 C
Wind
4.0 m/s SW (212 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 28.6 | 4.0 | 212 | 68 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 2.5 | 231 | 82 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 1.7 | 223 | 86 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.0 | 2.2 | 241 | 47 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 649.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.4 | 2.2 | 204 | 56 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 395.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.4 | 3.6 | 214 | 76 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 2.9 | 229 | 86 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.0 | 2.8 | 239 | 49 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 638.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.4 | 2.7 | 219 | 61 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 388.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.4 | 3.2 | 212 | 79 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.3 | 3.0 | 228 | 87 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.2 | 3.3 | 237 | 49 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 642.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.3 | 2.6 | 209 | 60 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 314.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akatu?
Now 28.6 C with overcast skies and a 4.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 34.0 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 649 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 Akatu today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Akatu?
Local time is 03:18. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akatu?
Akatu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akatu?
DEM 150 m.
Where is Akatu located?
It is at 7.68555, 9.16265 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akatu in?
It is in Nigeria.