Location & Surroundings
Akel is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 150 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gakem, 35 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 270 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 78 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° 1' 34" N, 8° 48' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 150 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 631 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:26
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akel
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akel, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 32.7 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 677 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
2.5 m/s S (200 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 25.2 | 2.5 | 200 | 85 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 2.3 | 212 | 90 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.7 | 2.3 | 213 | 55 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 676.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.4 | 3.1 | 217 | 70 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 420.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 3.7 | 202 | 84 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.8 | 3.5 | 218 | 91 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.6 | 2.6 | 220 | 57 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 657.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.9 | 2.9 | 236 | 72 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 409.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.3 | 2.9 | 216 | 79 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 3.5 | 212 | 89 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.8 | 4.1 | 224 | 62 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 595.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.2 | 3.5 | 219 | 80 | 1,008.3 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 26 | 232.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.5 | 4.7 | 217 | 88 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akel?
Now 25.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 32.7 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 677 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 Akel today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Akel?
Local time is 11:26. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akel?
Akel is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akel?
DEM 150 m.
Where is Akel located?
It is at 7.02622, 8.80399 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akel in?
It is in Nigeria.