Location & Surroundings
Akelan is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 190 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 20 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 275 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 79 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° 8' 54" N, 9° 3' 17" E
- Elevation DEM: 190 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 48 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:13
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akelan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akelan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 32.0 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
4.2 m/s SW (228 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
28 %
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 | 24.8 | 4.2 | 228 | 80 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.5 | 3.4 | 222 | 90 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.0 | 1.9 | 249 | 50 | 1,013.6 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 71 | 664.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.8 | 2.3 | 256 | 52 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 63 | 306.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 4.2 | 217 | 76 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 2.0 | 236 | 85 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.3 | 1.3 | 345 | 44 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 668.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.7 | 1.3 | 266 | 50 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 304.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.3 | 2.8 | 212 | 73 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 1.7 | 222 | 83 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.1 | 0.5 | 11 | 37 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 671.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 30.0 | 1.2 | 275 | 37 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 414.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.9 | 4.3 | 217 | 70 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akelan?
Now 24.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.5 to 32.0 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 664 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 Akelan today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Akelan?
Local time is 09:13. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akelan?
Akelan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akelan?
DEM 190 m.
Where is Akelan located?
It is at 7.14822, 9.05482 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akelan in?
It is in Nigeria.