Location & Surroundings
Akpande is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 168 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 32 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 235 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 55 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° 38' 52" N, 9° 6' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 168 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 181 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:36
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akpande
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akpande, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 31.1 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 630 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.85 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 | 23.4 | 2.6 | 217 | 97 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.1 | 2.6 | 242 | 64 | 1,010.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 64 | 629.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.9 | 2.2 | 210 | 89 | 1,010.8 | 2.72 / 2.74 | 100 | 282.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 4.8 | 216 | 93 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 1.16 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 4.0 | 208 | 95 | 1,013.4 | 0.69 / 1.85 | 100 | 3.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.8 | 3.3 | 226 | 74 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 314.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.1 | 2.8 | 194 | 90 | 1,011.1 | 0.01 / 0.09 | 62 | 172.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 2.4 | 212 | 93 | 1,012.5 | 0.11 / 0.21 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.1 | 2.5 | 227 | 96 | 1,013.8 | 0.26 / 0.47 | 100 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 29.5 | 3.7 | 235 | 67 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 100 | 535.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.4 | 2.3 | 188 | 92 | 1,011.1 | 5.07 / 5.35 | 100 | 282.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 3.8 | 216 | 96 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.2 | 2.4 | 210 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 0.52 / 1.33 | 100 | 2.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akpande?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 31.1 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. Precip around 1.8 mm. Solar peaks near 630 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akpande today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Akpande?
Local time is 15:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akpande?
Akpande is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akpande?
DEM 168 m.
Where is Akpande located?
It is at 7.64782, 9.10612 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akpande in?
It is in Nigeria.