Location & Surroundings
Akin is a settlement in Kwara State, Nigeria, at 325 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Alapa, 12 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 355 km to the east. The nearest airport is Ilorin, 31 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
8° 37' 15" N, 4° 16' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 325 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 4 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:47
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akin
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akin, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 35.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SW (204 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 22.9 | 2.0 | 204 | 90 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.5 | 1.2 | 116 | 34 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 596.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.5 | 1.1 | 119 | 44 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 429.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 3.4 | 210 | 68 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 2.5 | 219 | 92 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.3 | 1.5 | 220 | 38 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 588.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.1 | 2.2 | 165 | 52 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 423.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 2.5 | 209 | 75 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.8 | 2.7 | 214 | 93 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 1.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.5 | 2.7 | 216 | 49 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 576.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.8 | 3.9 | 195 | 66 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 401.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 3.8 | 206 | 86 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.1 | 3.4 | 214 | 88 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akin?
Now 22.9 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 35.5 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 596 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 Akin today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Akin?
Local time is 17:47. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akin?
Akin is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akin?
DEM 325 m.
Where is Akin located?
It is at 8.62075, 4.27874 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akin in?
It is in Nigeria.