Location & Surroundings
Akpela is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 209 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Takum, 20 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 330 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Bamenda, about 155 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' 21" N, 10° 0' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 209 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 322 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:44
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:22
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akpela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akpela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 30.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 637 W/m2.
Temperature
22.5 C
Wind
0.8 m/s S (182 deg)
Humidity
93 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.13 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 | 22.5 | 0.8 | 182 | 93 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 0.7 | 210 | 94 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.4 | 1.2 | 296 | 61 | 1,011.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 636.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.3 | 1.6 | 43 | 93 | 1,011.9 | 5.70 / 5.71 | 100 | 272.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 0.3 | 220 | 95 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 1.3 | 131 | 96 | 1,013.6 | 1.02 / 1.15 | 53 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.5 | 0.9 | 50 | 62 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 50 | 567.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 0.8 | 80 | 85 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 81 | 379.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.2 | 1.9 | 258 | 90 | 1,012.5 | 0.17 / 0.28 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 1.3 | 250 | 97 | 1,014.4 | 1.02 / 1.30 | 93 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.4 | 1.0 | 263 | 62 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.21 | 55 | 568.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.0 | 1.3 | 247 | 85 | 1,011.6 | 0.44 / 0.65 | 100 | 337.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.5 | 1.8 | 252 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 0.13 / 0.77 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akpela?
Now 22.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 30.4 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 637 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akpela today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:22 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Akpela?
Local time is 07:44. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akpela?
Akpela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akpela?
DEM 209 m.
Where is Akpela located?
It is at 7.43922, 10.01561 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akpela in?
It is in Nigeria.