Location & Surroundings
Akonto is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 303 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Baissa, 34 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 435 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bamenda, about 135 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° 1' 23" N, 10° 51' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 303 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 139 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:51
- Sunrise 06:05
- Sunset 17:56
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Weather in Akonto
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akonto, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 29.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
1.5 m/s E (111 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 21.0 | 1.5 | 111 | 77 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 1.0 | 82 | 75 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 6.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.7 | 2.3 | 286 | 45 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 671.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 1.1 | 88 | 73 | 1,014.4 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 0 | 345.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 1.3 | 106 | 75 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 95 | 73 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.5 | 1.9 | 287 | 42 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 655.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 0.9 | 72 | 70 | 1,013.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 5 | 348.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.0 | 1.4 | 106 | 72 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.8 | 1.1 | 85 | 61 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.3 | 1.4 | 297 | 31 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 680.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 1.2 | 83 | 56 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 385.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.9 | 1.5 | 112 | 57 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akonto?
Now 21.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 29.7 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 672 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 Akonto today?
Sunrise around 06:05 and sunset around 17:56 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Akonto?
Local time is 08:51. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akonto?
Akonto is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akonto?
DEM 303 m.
Where is Akonto located?
It is at 7.02311, 10.85318 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akonto in?
It is in Nigeria.