Location & Surroundings
Akereke is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 161 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zaki Biam, 18 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 270 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 94 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° 34' 23" N, 9° 27' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 161 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:03
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akereke
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akereke, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 27.0 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 246 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (219 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,014.2 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 | 23.0 | 2.5 | 219 | 95 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.0 | 3.4 | 178 | 77 | 1,013.4 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 100 | 245.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 1.9 | 205 | 89 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 223.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.4 | 2.0 | 230 | 97 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 2.1 | 216 | 95 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.0 | 2.2 | 258 | 67 | 1,012.4 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 85 | 485.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.8 | 0.2 | 316 | 81 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 12 | 301.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 1.8 | 240 | 91 | 1,012.2 | 0.10 / 0.16 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.3 | 2.4 | 215 | 95 | 1,013.4 | 1.77 / 1.93 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.9 | 3.1 | 227 | 66 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 531.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.7 | 1.6 | 237 | 87 | 1,010.5 | 0.89 / 0.90 | 93 | 368.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 3.4 | 230 | 94 | 1,012.0 | 2.62 / 3.52 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.0 | 3.6 | 233 | 95 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 98 | 4.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akereke?
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 27.0 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 246 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 Akereke today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Akereke?
Local time is 14:03. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akereke?
Akereke is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akereke?
DEM 161 m.
Where is Akereke located?
It is at 7.57315, 9.46077 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akereke in?
It is in Nigeria.