Location & Surroundings
Akighil is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 129 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 35 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 265 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 76 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° 3' 28" N, 8° 50' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 129 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 44 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:32
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:16
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akighil
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akighil, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 29.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 338 W/m2.
Temperature
29.1 C
Wind
2.6 m/s W (256 deg)
Humidity
67 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.10 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 | 29.1 | 2.6 | 256 | 67 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 3.0 | 178 | 93 | 1,011.7 | 5.62 / 5.62 | 100 | 337.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 4.2 | 189 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 6.73 / 12.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.9 | 3.0 | 192 | 98 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 11.33 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.3 | 3.4 | 218 | 83 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 2.10 | 100 | 236.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.0 | 3.1 | 220 | 88 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 68 | 273.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.2 | 2.6 | 221 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.5 | 2.2 | 193 | 96 | 1,014.3 | 2.18 / 2.19 | 86 | 3.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.9 | 2.1 | 274 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 1.66 / 3.85 | 100 | 189.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 0.9 | 252 | 94 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 77 | 87.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 1.2 | 253 | 97 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 1.3 | 181 | 98 | 1,013.0 | 7.23 / 7.23 | 100 | 1.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.3 | 2.9 | 218 | 83 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 6.83 | 98 | 194.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akighil?
Now 29.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 29.1 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 338 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akighil today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:16 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Akighil?
Local time is 22:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akighil?
Akighil is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akighil?
DEM 129 m.
Where is Akighil located?
It is at 7.05787, 8.83518 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akighil in?
It is in Nigeria.