Location & Surroundings
Akobola is a settlement in Zamfara State, Nigeria, at 221 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gummi, 18 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 445 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Sir. Ahmadu Bello International Airport, 73 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
12° 9' 33" N, 4° 57' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 221 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 126 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:15
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:32
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Akobola
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akobola, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 32.4 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 W/m2.
Temperature
23.6 C
Wind
2.1 m/s S (176 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
10 %
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 | 23.6 | 2.1 | 176 | 86 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.4 | 3.6 | 170 | 50 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 589.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.3 | 4.2 | 159 | 66 | 1,011.5 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 58 | 413.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 4.3 | 183 | 86 | 1,014.0 | 0.35 / 0.42 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 1.8 | 151 | 89 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.2 | 2.8 | 215 | 61 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 385.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 0.7 | 237 | 69 | 1,011.6 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 22 | 312.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 1.7 | 230 | 82 | 1,012.3 | 3.18 / 3.35 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.7 | 2.0 | 240 | 83 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 96 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.0 | 3.6 | 229 | 63 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 64 | 387.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.1 | 3.1 | 212 | 67 | 1,010.8 | 0.09 / 0.14 | 30 | 406.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.2 | 2.4 | 194 | 90 | 1,012.6 | 3.27 / 3.41 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.9 | 3.0 | 204 | 93 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 3.14 | 100 | 0.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akobola?
Now 23.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 32.4 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 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 Akobola today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:32 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Akobola?
Local time is 16:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akobola?
Akobola is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akobola?
DEM 221 m.
Where is Akobola located?
It is at 12.15909, 4.95558 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akobola in?
It is in Nigeria.