Location & Surroundings
Akoso is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 191 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zaki Biam, 29 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 310 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 140 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° 34' 37" N, 9° 51' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 191 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 653 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:47
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akoso
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akoso, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 31.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 570 W/m2.
Temperature
22.7 C
Wind
0.6 m/s W (253 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.67 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 | 22.7 | 0.6 | 253 | 95 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 1.0 | 189 | 95 | 1,013.5 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.8 | 0.2 | 273 | 60 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 569.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.0 | 1.1 | 286 | 83 | 1,010.4 | 0.69 / 0.69 | 61 | 417.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 2.6 | 233 | 92 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.67 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 2.5 | 243 | 97 | 1,013.9 | 5.83 / 6.50 | 98 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.5 | 2.4 | 249 | 70 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 69 | 449.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.8 | 2.3 | 232 | 87 | 1,011.1 | 0.04 / 0.13 | 82 | 289.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.0 | 3.0 | 253 | 91 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.6 | 2.7 | 236 | 94 | 1,014.9 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 94 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.8 | 4.0 | 245 | 67 | 1,012.1 | 0.12 / 0.39 | 76 | 504.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 2.4 | 232 | 87 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 53 | 291.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.0 | 3.7 | 238 | 91 | 1,013.2 | 0.15 / 0.38 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akoso?
Now 22.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 31.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.7 mm. Solar peaks near 570 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akoso today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Akoso?
Local time is 11:47. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akoso?
Akoso is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akoso?
DEM 191 m.
Where is Akoso located?
It is at 7.57693, 9.86599 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akoso in?
It is in Nigeria.