Location & Surroundings
Akpe is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 150 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 30 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 265 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 81 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° 26' 47" N, 9° 17' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 150 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 339 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:44
- Sunrise 06:08
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akpe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akpe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 35.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 691 W/m2.
Temperature
25.4 C
Wind
0.5 m/s S (187 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,011.4 hPa
Clouds
80 %
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 | 25.4 | 0.5 | 187 | 77 | 1,011.4 | - / 0.00 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.6 | 0.5 | 52 | 40 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 690.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.1 | 0.7 | 265 | 53 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 416.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 1.7 | 225 | 70 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.4 | 1.4 | 210 | 85 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.5 | 2.1 | 257 | 47 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 680.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.2 | 2.0 | 231 | 64 | 1,009.3 | 0.21 / 0.21 | 69 | 350.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 4.8 | 217 | 77 | 1,010.9 | 0.03 / 0.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.3 | 3.6 | 230 | 85 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 98 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.6 | 3.3 | 232 | 58 | 1,011.3 | 0.13 / 0.16 | 83 | 600.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 2.8 | 208 | 79 | 1,011.0 | 2.10 / 2.26 | 38 | 292.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 2.3 | 202 | 81 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.9 | 1.5 | 243 | 88 | 1,013.4 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 80 | 4.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akpe?
Now 25.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 25.4 to 35.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 691 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 Akpe today?
Sunrise around 06:08 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Akpe?
Local time is 15:44. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akpe?
Akpe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akpe?
DEM 150 m.
Where is Akpe located?
It is at 7.44638, 9.29923 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akpe in?
It is in Nigeria.