Location & Surroundings
Akerchia is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 190 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wukari, 18 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 295 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 130 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° 42' 35" N, 9° 48' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 190 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 260 p/km²
- Built-up 2.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:29
- Sunrise 06:07
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akerchia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akerchia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 34.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
3.0 m/s SW (247 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 25.4 | 3.0 | 247 | 81 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 2.1 | 243 | 87 | 1,013.8 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 94 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.0 | 2.4 | 256 | 46 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 647.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.6 | 2.5 | 235 | 60 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 372.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 2.2 | 220 | 79 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.4 | 2.3 | 225 | 81 | 1,012.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 48 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.3 | 3.0 | 254 | 47 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 655.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 3.3 | 231 | 63 | 1,009.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 20 | 386.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.3 | 2.2 | 227 | 77 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.4 | 2.3 | 223 | 85 | 1,012.6 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.2 | 2.9 | 251 | 49 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 580.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.1 | 2.3 | 226 | 64 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 288.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.5 | 2.7 | 242 | 79 | 1,010.0 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akerchia?
Now 25.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 34.0 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 648 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 Akerchia today?
Sunrise around 06:07 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Akerchia?
Local time is 08:29. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akerchia?
Akerchia is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akerchia?
DEM 190 m.
Where is Akerchia located?
It is at 7.70968, 9.80075 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akerchia in?
It is in Nigeria.