Location & Surroundings
Ako is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 125 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 22 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 270 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 79 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° 22' 17" N, 9° 14' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 125 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 890 p/km²
- Built-up 7.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:31
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Ako
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ako, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 30.7 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 463 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
3.6 m/s SW (228 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,011.3 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 | 25.2 | 3.6 | 228 | 89 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.7 | 3.4 | 241 | 63 | 1,009.9 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 96 | 462.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 2.3 | 200 | 72 | 1,009.2 | 0.19 / 0.28 | 22 | 203.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 2.9 | 224 | 86 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 3.6 | 220 | 89 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 5.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ako?
Now 25.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.0 to 30.7 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 463 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 Ako today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:02 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Ako?
Local time is 13:31. 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 125 m.
Where is Ako located?
It is at 7.37141, 9.24513 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ako in?
It is in Nigeria.