Location & Surroundings
Akelavaan is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 189 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 3 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 255 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° 18' 24" N, 8° 58' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 189 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4,255 p/km²
- Built-up 19.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:01
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:17
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akelavaan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akelavaan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 28.2 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 381 W/m2.
Temperature
22.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s S (189 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 22.4 | 1.3 | 189 | 96 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.2 | 2.0 | 185 | 70 | 1,013.2 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 76 | 381.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.5 | 1.2 | 154 | 84 | 1,012.4 | 0.37 / 0.66 | 56 | 350.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 1.8 | 206 | 92 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 3.2 | 214 | 95 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 48 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.4 | 3.8 | 237 | 66 | 1,012.0 | 0.39 / 0.41 | 55 | 562.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 2.9 | 218 | 83 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 22 | 343.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 3.8 | 228 | 93 | 1,013.3 | 1.08 / 1.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.0 | 2.6 | 214 | 94 | 1,014.5 | 1.60 / 2.86 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 2.3 | 238 | 85 | 1,013.9 | 6.14 / 9.00 | 100 | 153.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 1.8 | 175 | 94 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 1.69 | 100 | 92.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.2 | 1.9 | 238 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.0 | 2.2 | 203 | 95 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 5.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akelavaan?
Now 22.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 28.2 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 381 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 Akelavaan today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:17 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Akelavaan?
Local time is 13:01. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akelavaan?
Akelavaan is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akelavaan?
DEM 189 m.
Where is Akelavaan located?
It is at 7.30657, 8.97866 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akelavaan in?
It is in Nigeria.