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 23:40
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 54 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 32.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 34.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 W/m2.
Temperature
32.8 C
Wind
2.4 m/s SW (220 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
15 %
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 | 32.8 | 2.4 | 220 | 55 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 15 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.6 | 2.5 | 202 | 77 | 1,011.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 33 | 406.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 2.3 | 202 | 81 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 2.1 | 220 | 88 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 5.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.0 | 1.8 | 237 | 53 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 659.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.1 | 2.4 | 220 | 66 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 371.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 2.1 | 216 | 79 | 1,009.5 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 3.1 | 202 | 90 | 1,011.6 | 0.60 / 0.72 | 50 | 4.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.8 | 2.9 | 219 | 57 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 96 | 629.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.9 | 3.1 | 226 | 77 | 1,008.0 | 0.09 / 0.12 | 45 | 238.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 5.2 | 217 | 86 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 3.3 | 216 | 92 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.2 | 3.3 | 231 | 64 | 1,010.4 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 99 | 425.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akende?
Now 32.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 34.0 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 659 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 Akende today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Akende?
Local time is 23:40. 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.