Location & Surroundings
Akpa is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 189 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 14 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 260 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 68 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° 12' 7" N, 8° 57' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 189 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 330 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:49
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akpa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akpa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 30.1 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 619 W/m2.
Temperature
24.1 C
Wind
3.9 m/s SW (227 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
1.23 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 | 24.1 | 3.9 | 227 | 92 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 3.5 | 213 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 72 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.1 | 2.4 | 227 | 66 | 1,011.0 | 0.96 / 1.39 | 46 | 619.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.8 | 2.9 | 218 | 81 | 1,011.2 | 0.37 / 1.76 | 99 | 428.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 5.7 | 212 | 95 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 1.23 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.4 | 3.7 | 217 | 94 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.2 | 4.4 | 212 | 82 | 1,013.8 | 3.83 / 3.91 | 93 | 191.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 3.5 | 208 | 86 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 98 | 252.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.1 | 3.5 | 230 | 95 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 3.2 | 219 | 95 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.0 | 3.0 | 226 | 67 | 1,012.6 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 469.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 4.1 | 220 | 85 | 1,011.3 | 0.48 / 0.55 | 55 | 358.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.6 | 4.5 | 219 | 91 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akpa?
Now 24.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 30.1 C, max wind 5.7 m/s. Precip around 1.2 mm. Solar peaks near 619 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akpa today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Akpa?
Local time is 10:49. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akpa?
Akpa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akpa?
DEM 189 m.
Where is Akpa located?
It is at 7.20206, 8.96597 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akpa in?
It is in Nigeria.