Location & Surroundings
Akesan is a settlement in Lagos, Nigeria, at 20 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alimosho, 12 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 550 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Murtala Mohammed International Airport, 12 km away.
Also known as: Akessan
Basic Data
- Type section of populated place (PPLX)
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 32' 13" N, 3° 13' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 20 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 16,834 p/km²
- Built-up 44.2%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:30
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other section of populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Akesan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akesan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.1 to 32.3 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 491 W/m2.
Temperature
27.6 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SW (210 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.32 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 | 27.6 | 2.9 | 210 | 79 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.1 | 2.0 | 233 | 82 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.3 | 4.0 | 211 | 59 | 1,010.8 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 68 | 491.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.9 | 3.8 | 206 | 74 | 1,009.5 | 0.87 / 0.99 | 7 | 400.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.9 | 3.5 | 200 | 79 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.6 | 2.9 | 225 | 82 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 39 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.3 | 4.9 | 211 | 63 | 1,009.7 | 0.26 / 0.32 | 57 | 438.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.6 | 3.8 | 219 | 75 | 1,009.9 | 0.57 / 0.89 | 26 | 383.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.8 | 4.3 | 214 | 79 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 2.8 | 230 | 81 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.6 | 4.6 | 207 | 61 | 1,010.8 | 0.55 / 0.66 | 58 | 457.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.7 | 3.5 | 215 | 73 | 1,010.5 | 0.29 / 0.96 | 10 | 405.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.6 | 3.9 | 212 | 79 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akesan?
Now 27.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 27.1 to 32.3 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 491 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akesan today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Akesan?
Local time is 13:30. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akesan?
Akesan is a section of populated place.
What is the elevation of Akesan?
DEM 20 m.
Where is Akesan located?
It is at 6.53696, 3.22322 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akesan in?
It is in Nigeria.