Location & Surroundings
Akil is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 75 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makurdi, 4 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 185 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 14 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' 53" N, 8° 29' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 75 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 830 p/km²
- Built-up 9.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:32
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akil
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akil, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 34.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (193 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,009.7 hPa
Clouds
2 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 26.4 | 1.1 | 193 | 65 | 1,009.7 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.6 | 1.8 | 205 | 81 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.1 | 1.6 | 225 | 50 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 656.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.8 | 2.0 | 217 | 63 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 343.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 3.0 | 211 | 77 | 1,011.4 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.5 | 1.5 | 234 | 86 | 1,013.3 | 0.14 / 0.17 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.6 | 2.9 | 173 | 69 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 421.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 2.4 | 187 | 87 | 1,010.8 | 0.52 / 0.54 | 96 | 271.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.9 | 1.8 | 187 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 2.10 / 2.64 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.4 | 1.5 | 202 | 94 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.4 | 1.8 | 258 | 57 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 582.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.8 | 2.5 | 190 | 73 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 391.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.4 | 3.3 | 209 | 86 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akil?
Now 26.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 34.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 657 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 Akil today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Akil?
Local time is 08:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akil?
Akil is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akil?
DEM 75 m.
Where is Akil located?
It is at 7.71484, 8.48750 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akil in?
It is in Nigeria.