Location & Surroundings
Akende is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 162 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 17 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 45 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° 22' 30" N, 8° 51' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 162 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 104 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:55
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akende
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akende, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 30.5 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.20 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 | 24.2 | 1.4 | 211 | 91 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 1.5 | 177 | 95 | 1,013.4 | 2.79 / 2.79 | 100 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.5 | 1.2 | 224 | 63 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 86 | 545.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 1.8 | 256 | 77 | 1,010.5 | 0.04 / 0.11 | 96 | 369.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 4.0 | 216 | 93 | 1,012.6 | 2.09 / 2.20 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 2.5 | 211 | 97 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 1.44 | 100 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.7 | 2.8 | 229 | 68 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 95 | 479.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 3.2 | 210 | 87 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 5 | 242.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.0 | 3.0 | 227 | 95 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 2.5 | 226 | 96 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 3.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.8 | 3.5 | 238 | 68 | 1,012.5 | 0.72 / 0.76 | 75 | 522.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 2.6 | 222 | 86 | 1,012.4 | 0.13 / 0.88 | 35 | 367.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.9 | 4.1 | 212 | 92 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.60 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akende?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 30.5 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 2.2 mm. Solar peaks near 546 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akende today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Akende?
Local time is 10:55. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akende?
Akende is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akende?
DEM 162 m.
Where is Akende located?
It is at 7.37511, 8.85666 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akende in?
It is in Nigeria.