Location & Surroundings
Akpachi is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 169 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Boju, 21 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 200 km to the north. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 71 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° 20' 55" N, 8° 4' 46" E
- Elevation DEM: 169 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,269 p/km²
- Built-up 5.5%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:58
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:23
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akpachi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akpachi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 29.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 629 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.9 m/s S (197 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,013.4 hPa
Clouds
90 %
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 | 22.9 | 1.9 | 197 | 97 | 1,013.4 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.8 | 1.6 | 212 | 96 | 1,014.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 11 | 4.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.8 | 1.1 | 231 | 70 | 1,012.4 | 1.81 / 1.83 | 57 | 629.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 1.4 | 189 | 91 | 1,011.7 | 0.20 / 2.04 | 71 | 422.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 2.5 | 210 | 97 | 1,013.1 | 0.42 / 2.46 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 2.2 | 206 | 98 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 100 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.6 | 2.7 | 235 | 70 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 81 | 504.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 2.2 | 209 | 94 | 1,012.1 | 2.80 / 3.22 | 16 | 323.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.7 | 2.4 | 199 | 98 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 1.21 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.4 | 1.8 | 197 | 98 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.1 | 1.9 | 204 | 75 | 1,012.6 | 0.30 / 0.33 | 99 | 382.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 1.9 | 201 | 89 | 1,011.1 | 0.37 / 0.70 | 100 | 310.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.4 | 2.3 | 208 | 96 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akpachi?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 29.8 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 2.5 mm. Solar peaks near 629 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 Akpachi today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:23 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Akpachi?
Local time is 10:58. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akpachi?
Akpachi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akpachi?
DEM 169 m.
Where is Akpachi located?
It is at 7.34866, 8.07951 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akpachi in?
It is in Nigeria.