Location & Surroundings
Akegh is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 159 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 5 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 290 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 100 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° 9' 39" N, 9° 19' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 159 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 154 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:11
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akegh
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akegh, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 31.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 626 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (204 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.39 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 | 24.0 | 2.1 | 204 | 93 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 2.2 | 217 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 94 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.7 | 2.2 | 241 | 61 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 97 | 626.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.2 | 1.9 | 235 | 85 | 1,010.5 | 2.82 / 2.83 | 57 | 352.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.4 | 3.9 | 220 | 92 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 3.1 | 237 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.0 | 3.3 | 242 | 67 | 1,010.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 84 | 475.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 2.2 | 247 | 83 | 1,010.5 | 0.56 / 0.63 | 100 | 290.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.3 | 3.0 | 222 | 93 | 1,010.1 | 12.99 / 13.62 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.7 | 1.5 | 254 | 96 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 2.5 | 234 | 79 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 267.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 2.2 | 216 | 90 | 1,011.2 | 0.03 / 0.08 | 45 | 174.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.3 | 2.4 | 230 | 91 | 1,011.1 | 0.94 / 1.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akegh?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 31.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 626 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akegh today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Akegh?
Local time is 09:11. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akegh?
Akegh is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akegh?
DEM 159 m.
Where is Akegh located?
It is at 7.16071, 9.33141 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akegh in?
It is in Nigeria.