Location & Surroundings
Akil is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 149 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 16 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 45 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° 23' 40" N, 8° 52' 26" E
- Elevation DEM: 149 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 121 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:56
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:09
- Day length 11 h 59 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 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 667 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
2.5 m/s S (201 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 25.6 | 2.5 | 201 | 86 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 1.8 | 229 | 88 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.6 | 2.0 | 242 | 56 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 666.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.0 | 2.8 | 225 | 80 | 1,010.1 | 1.73 / 1.73 | 99 | 327.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 2.6 | 210 | 90 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.6 | 2.0 | 248 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 0.24 / 0.26 | 50 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.6 | 1.8 | 227 | 57 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 676.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.4 | 1.7 | 231 | 72 | 1,010.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 27 | 416.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.7 | 2.1 | 193 | 87 | 1,011.3 | 0.45 / 0.46 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 1.5 | 196 | 90 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.8 | 1.6 | 228 | 80 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 198.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.2 | 1.1 | 253 | 80 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 327.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.5 | 2.3 | 228 | 84 | 1,011.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akil?
Now 25.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 32.6 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 667 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 06:10 and sunset around 18:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Akil?
Local time is 10:56. 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 149 m.
Where is Akil located?
It is at 7.39447, 8.87396 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akil in?
It is in Nigeria.