Location & Surroundings
Akoko is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 124 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 14 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 220 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 57 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' 23" N, 8° 21' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 124 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 11 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:19
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akoko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akoko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 24.8 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 229 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.2 m/s W (274 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.63 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 | 22.9 | 1.2 | 274 | 98 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 2.7 | 183 | 93 | 1,011.8 | 3.44 / 3.44 | 100 | 228.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 4.2 | 193 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 1.47 | 100 | 157.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.5 | 2.5 | 191 | 98 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.81 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 1.6 | 180 | 98 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.3 | 1.1 | 180 | 88 | 1,013.9 | 1.24 / 1.87 | 100 | 241.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 1.7 | 192 | 96 | 1,014.3 | 5.97 / 7.85 | 100 | 133.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 1.9 | 196 | 98 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 1.38 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.4 | 1.6 | 207 | 98 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 1.26 | 90 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.0 | 2.2 | 223 | 80 | 1,014.1 | 0.43 / 1.69 | 93 | 420.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.2 | 2.1 | 194 | 93 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 1.62 | 100 | 285.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 1.7 | 236 | 97 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.7 | 1.8 | 218 | 97 | 1,014.3 | 0.48 / 0.48 | 100 | 4.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akoko?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 24.8 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 229 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akoko today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Akoko?
Local time is 14:19. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akoko?
Akoko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akoko?
DEM 124 m.
Where is Akoko located?
It is at 7.25627, 8.36565 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akoko in?
It is in Nigeria.