Location & Surroundings
Akor is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 116 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 17 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 235 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 46 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° 17' 29" N, 8° 38' 13" E
- Elevation DEM: 116 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 142 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:58
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 59 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akor
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akor, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 31.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 630 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (230 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,012.5 hPa
Clouds
81 %
Precip
0.36 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 | 24.2 | 1.9 | 230 | 91 | 1,012.5 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.5 | 2.3 | 229 | 60 | 1,010.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 92 | 630.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.8 | 2.0 | 212 | 83 | 1,010.1 | 1.27 / 1.33 | 100 | 272.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 2.1 | 205 | 94 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 21 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 1.6 | 239 | 95 | 1,012.6 | 0.16 / 0.36 | 46 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.6 | 1.4 | 230 | 58 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 685.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.6 | 2.2 | 206 | 78 | 1,010.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 80 | 422.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 2.0 | 195 | 89 | 1,011.1 | 0.30 / 0.33 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.8 | 2.2 | 210 | 93 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.4 | 2.4 | 231 | 65 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 486.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.4 | 1.5 | 224 | 80 | 1,010.4 | 0.82 / 0.82 | 95 | 332.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 2.3 | 218 | 91 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.6 | 2.6 | 205 | 94 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 5.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akor?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 31.5 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 630 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akor today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 59m.
What is the local time in Akor?
Local time is 13:58. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akor?
Akor is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akor?
DEM 116 m.
Where is Akor located?
It is at 7.29131, 8.63701 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akor in?
It is in Nigeria.