Location & Surroundings
Ako is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 102 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 36 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 260 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 72 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° 3' 50" N, 8° 42' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 102 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 174 p/km²
- Built-up 0.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:38
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 28.2 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 446 W/m2.
Temperature
26.3 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SW (213 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,010.1 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.76 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 | 26.3 | 2.7 | 213 | 87 | 1,010.1 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 4.1 | 199 | 95 | 1,011.5 | 2.51 / 2.51 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.7 | 1.6 | 159 | 96 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.57 | 100 | 0.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.2 | 3.1 | 222 | 74 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 445.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 1.6 | 228 | 84 | 1,010.7 | 0.76 / 0.76 | 93 | 379.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 2.3 | 215 | 92 | 1,010.9 | 0.74 / 1.49 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.0 | 2.0 | 217 | 95 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 2.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 3.7 | 207 | 84 | 1,011.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 54 | 278.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.6 | 2.1 | 209 | 90 | 1,011.8 | 0.04 / 0.10 | 89 | 357.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 2.1 | 160 | 92 | 1,011.9 | 4.76 / 4.86 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.8 | 231 | 94 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.1 | 3.3 | 225 | 80 | 1,012.1 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 92 | 210.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.0 | 1.8 | 206 | 90 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 223.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ako?
Now 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.7 to 28.2 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.8 mm. Solar peaks near 446 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ako today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Ako?
Local time is 05:38. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ako?
Ako is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ako?
DEM 102 m.
Where is Ako located?
It is at 7.06382, 8.71520 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ako in?
It is in Nigeria.