Location & Surroundings
Akava is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 192 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 13 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 275 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 83 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° 16' 43" N, 9° 14' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 192 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 211 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:10
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akava
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akava, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 32.6 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 650 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SW (218 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
27 %
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 | 24.6 | 2.7 | 218 | 93 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.6 | 2.5 | 228 | 54 | 1,010.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 650.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.2 | 3.3 | 206 | 78 | 1,010.7 | 0.06 / 0.11 | 100 | 358.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 3.7 | 221 | 85 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 2.5 | 231 | 91 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.8 | 1.9 | 232 | 53 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 685.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.3 | 2.6 | 181 | 70 | 1,010.2 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 99 | 356.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 2.2 | 214 | 86 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.7 | 1.7 | 206 | 88 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 6.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.0 | 2.9 | 228 | 52 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 697.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.9 | 2.3 | 223 | 60 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 419.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 2.8 | 219 | 79 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.5 | 4.1 | 230 | 90 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 6.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akava?
Now 24.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 32.6 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 650 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 Akava today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 57m.
What is the local time in Akava?
Local time is 14:10. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akava?
Akava is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akava?
DEM 192 m.
Where is Akava located?
It is at 7.27852, 9.23745 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akava in?
It is in Nigeria.