Location & Surroundings
Akoko is a stream in Benue State, Nigeria, at 117 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 13 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 220 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 57 km away.
Also known as: River Akoko
Overview
Akoko is natural watercourse in Benue State, Nigeria.
It is located in Benue State, Nigeria.
Basic Data
- Country Nigeria
- Located in Benue State
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 15' 21" N, 8° 22' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 117 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:21
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other streams nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Akoko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akoko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 33.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
2.3 m/s S (183 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,014.2 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 | 25.3 | 2.3 | 183 | 86 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 2.0 | 214 | 91 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 1.0 | 244 | 92 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.1 | 1.0 | 64 | 48 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 631.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.4 | 1.3 | 199 | 58 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 416.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 2.2 | 239 | 76 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.5 | 1.8 | 203 | 90 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.5 | 1.7 | 194 | 47 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 658.8 | n/a |
| Thursday | 27.3 | 3.7 | 213 | 72 | 1,012.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 404.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.3 | 3.9 | 206 | 88 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 2.3 | 200 | 94 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.6 | 2.4 | 216 | 64 | 1,014.2 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 65 | 412.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.3 | 2.8 | 217 | 76 | 1,013.2 | 0.08 / 0.28 | 85 | 320.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akoko?
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 33.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 632 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 Akoko today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Akoko?
Local time is 02:21. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akoko?
Akoko is a stream.
What is the elevation of Akoko?
DEM 117 m.
Where is Akoko located?
It is at 7.25573, 8.37224 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akoko in?
It is in Nigeria.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry