Location & Surroundings
Akombo is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 111 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makurdi, 43 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 180 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 40 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
8° 1' 56" N, 8° 46' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 111 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 9 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:03
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akombo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akombo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 W/m2.
Temperature
28.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (258 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,009.9 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 28.3 | 0.9 | 258 | 61 | 1,009.9 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.5 | 1.3 | 314 | 71 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 0.6 | 103 | 77 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 35.1 | 0.5 | 194 | 39 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 668.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.7 | 1.0 | 219 | 58 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 408.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 1.5 | 226 | 71 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 1.6 | 233 | 83 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.5 | 2.0 | 248 | 51 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 656.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 29.0 | 1.6 | 239 | 65 | 1,009.7 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 69 | 401.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 2.6 | 223 | 81 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.1 | 2.0 | 228 | 89 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.0 | 2.2 | 246 | 54 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 601.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.3 | 2.5 | 186 | 73 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 370.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akombo?
Now 28.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 35.1 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 669 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 Akombo today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Akombo?
Local time is 01:03. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akombo?
Akombo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akombo?
DEM 111 m.
Where is Akombo located?
It is at 8.03235, 8.77023 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akombo in?
It is in Nigeria.