Location & Surroundings
Akesa is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 140 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Igbor, 10 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 225 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 38 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° 21' 56" N, 8° 37' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 140 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 208 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:09
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akesa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akesa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 33.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (218 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
19 %
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 | 24.3 | 1.9 | 218 | 89 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.1 | 2.0 | 217 | 54 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 668.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 2.7 | 201 | 73 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 413.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.6 | 2.5 | 202 | 84 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 2.6 | 218 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.4 | 2.1 | 215 | 55 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 659.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.3 | 2.3 | 196 | 69 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 400.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.0 | 2.5 | 231 | 80 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.4 | 2.5 | 195 | 90 | 1,011.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 34 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.1 | 2.7 | 211 | 57 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 637.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.7 | 3.5 | 217 | 80 | 1,008.2 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 65 | 266.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 4.2 | 213 | 85 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.5 | 2.7 | 207 | 93 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akesa?
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 33.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 668 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 Akesa today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Akesa?
Local time is 19:09. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akesa?
Akesa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akesa?
DEM 140 m.
Where is Akesa located?
It is at 7.36562, 8.63043 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akesa in?
It is in Nigeria.