Location & Surroundings
Akile is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 140 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 16 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 51 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° 30' 30" N, 9° 2' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 140 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 400 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:35
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:27
- Day length 12 h 14 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akile
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akile, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 28.2 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 423 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SW (216 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 23.1 | 2.7 | 216 | 96 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.2 | 3.5 | 177 | 74 | 1,013.0 | 1.48 / 1.48 | 90 | 423.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.7 | 2.4 | 201 | 87 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.89 | 97 | 216.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.8 | 3.2 | 218 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 2.6 | 208 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.8 | 1.5 | 255 | 69 | 1,012.5 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 97 | 420.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.9 | 0.3 | 295 | 75 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 5 | 349.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 2.0 | 209 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 0.05 / 0.11 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.5 | 2.7 | 209 | 94 | 1,013.4 | 0.57 / 0.68 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.0 | 3.5 | 225 | 71 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 463.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.1 | 2.1 | 223 | 85 | 1,010.6 | 0.56 / 0.56 | 77 | 342.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 4.7 | 221 | 94 | 1,012.2 | 5.24 / 5.80 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.3 | 3.4 | 220 | 95 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 4.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akile?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 28.2 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 423 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 Akile today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:27 (local time). Day length about 12h 14m.
What is the local time in Akile?
Local time is 13:35. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akile?
Akile is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akile?
DEM 140 m.
Where is Akile located?
It is at 7.50830, 9.03433 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akile in?
It is in Nigeria.