Location & Surroundings
Akor is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 108 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 29 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 250 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 74 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° 2' 32" N, 8° 32' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 108 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 400 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:09
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:12
- Day length 12 h 1 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 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 30.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 570 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
2.7 m/s S (187 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.46 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 | 24.6 | 2.7 | 187 | 93 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 2.3 | 191 | 96 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.5 | 2.3 | 201 | 67 | 1,010.6 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 98 | 570.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.9 | 2.0 | 219 | 83 | 1,010.4 | 0.32 / 0.38 | 38 | 288.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 3.3 | 206 | 95 | 1,011.1 | 2.08 / 2.46 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 2.0 | 204 | 96 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.2 | 2.8 | 225 | 68 | 1,010.9 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 88 | 493.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 2.1 | 224 | 85 | 1,010.4 | 0.24 / 0.41 | 99 | 263.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.6 | 3.3 | 121 | 94 | 1,011.6 | 9.81 / 10.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 1.1 | 97 | 95 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 100 | 1.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.9 | 2.9 | 218 | 77 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 304.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 2.3 | 185 | 94 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 177.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.5 | 2.3 | 221 | 95 | 1,012.1 | 1.05 / 1.05 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akor?
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 30.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 570 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.5 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 18:12 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Akor?
Local time is 12:09. 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 108 m.
Where is Akor located?
It is at 7.04218, 8.54711 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akor in?
It is in Nigeria.