Location & Surroundings
Akov is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 134 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 16 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 62 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° 9' 25" N, 8° 31' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 134 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 24 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:17
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akov
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akov, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 32.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 592 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (277 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 22.8 | 1.5 | 277 | 90 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 1.2 | 256 | 89 | 1,013.1 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.0 | 0.9 | 38 | 53 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 592.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 1.9 | 149 | 66 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 373.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 2.6 | 232 | 82 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.8 | 2.8 | 219 | 94 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.4 | 2.8 | 217 | 60 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 603.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 3.1 | 190 | 86 | 1,011.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 85 | 341.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.1 | 2.2 | 204 | 86 | 1,011.7 | 0.01 / 0.04 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 2.5 | 226 | 90 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.4 | 3.2 | 210 | 78 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 178.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 2.3 | 224 | 86 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 225.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.1 | 2.9 | 222 | 89 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akov?
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 32.0 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 592 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 Akov today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Akov?
Local time is 13:17. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akov?
Akov is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akov?
DEM 134 m.
Where is Akov located?
It is at 7.15704, 8.51899 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akov in?
It is in Nigeria.