Location & Surroundings
Ako is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 150 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 5 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 290 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 99 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° 9' 38" N, 9° 19' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 150 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 154 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:33
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:09
- 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 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 32.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 13.2 mm. Solar peaks near 657 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
3.2 m/s S (194 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
13.17 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 | 24.4 | 3.2 | 194 | 93 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.9 | 0.7 | 159 | 93 | 1,012.2 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 88 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.5 | 1.5 | 263 | 57 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 657.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 2.2 | 233 | 88 | 1,010.3 | 11.93 / 11.93 | 100 | 332.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.3 | 1.5 | 308 | 96 | 1,011.6 | 1.24 / 13.17 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 2.0 | 214 | 95 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.2 | 3.9 | 233 | 76 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 71 | 252.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 1.9 | 240 | 89 | 1,011.7 | 0.22 / 0.24 | 94 | 296.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.0 | 2.3 | 94 | 95 | 1,013.4 | 2.22 / 2.45 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 2.4 | 147 | 93 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 2.27 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 2.1 | 270 | 82 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 158.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 2.1 | 200 | 92 | 1,012.2 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 76 | 144.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.2 | 3.0 | 218 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ako?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 32.5 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. Precip around 13.2 mm. Solar peaks near 657 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 13.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Ako today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:08 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Ako?
Local time is 11:33. 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 150 m.
Where is Ako located?
It is at 7.16069, 9.32824 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ako in?
It is in Nigeria.