Location & Surroundings
Aknum is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 134 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 5 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 230 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° 15' 28" N, 8° 29' 49" E
- Elevation DEM: 134 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:08
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Aknum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Aknum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 32.5 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 676 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (227 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,013.3 hPa
Clouds
7 %
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 | 24.2 | 2.3 | 227 | 91 | 1,013.3 | - / 0.00 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.5 | 2.1 | 214 | 56 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 675.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 3.0 | 195 | 76 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 420.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 2.5 | 202 | 85 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 3.0 | 221 | 91 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.8 | 2.3 | 210 | 57 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 663.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.3 | 2.4 | 193 | 69 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 409.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.1 | 3.0 | 240 | 80 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.4 | 2.3 | 194 | 90 | 1,011.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 12 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.2 | 3.1 | 213 | 60 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 623.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 4.0 | 227 | 79 | 1,008.4 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 57 | 216.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 4.4 | 215 | 85 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.4 | 2.6 | 204 | 94 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.2 | 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 Aknum?
Now 24.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 32.5 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 676 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 Aknum today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Aknum?
Local time is 15:08. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Aknum?
Aknum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Aknum?
DEM 134 m.
Where is Aknum located?
It is at 7.25790, 8.49705 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Aknum in?
It is in Nigeria.