Location & Surroundings
Akpelu is a settlement in Kogi State, Nigeria, at 219 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dekina, 6 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 155 km to the north. The nearest airport is Enugu Airport, about 145 km away.
Also known as: Akpwelu
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° 41' 54" N, 7° 5' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 219 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,239 p/km²
- Built-up 7.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:20
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 13 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Akpelu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akpelu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 30.7 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 524 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
0.2 m/s NE (55 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.33 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 | 24.5 | 0.2 | 55 | 91 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 1.1 | 203 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 1.1 | 175 | 96 | 1,013.2 | 0.85 / 0.88 | 99 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.7 | 1.0 | 182 | 63 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 80 | 524.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 1.3 | 226 | 85 | 1,011.1 | 1.16 / 1.33 | 99 | 322.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 3.2 | 199 | 97 | 1,013.3 | 0.99 / 2.32 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 2.1 | 202 | 96 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.0 | 2.3 | 205 | 69 | 1,012.5 | 0.09 / 0.10 | 63 | 407.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.7 | 2.7 | 213 | 89 | 1,011.6 | 0.44 / 0.54 | 76 | 243.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 2.5 | 209 | 96 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.7 | 1.4 | 210 | 95 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.4 | 2.5 | 244 | 67 | 1,013.3 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 81 | 502.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.5 | 2.0 | 210 | 86 | 1,012.2 | 0.41 / 0.64 | 19 | 327.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akpelu?
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.7 to 30.7 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 1.3 mm. Solar peaks near 524 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akpelu today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Akpelu?
Local time is 01:20. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akpelu?
Akpelu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akpelu?
DEM 219 m.
Where is Akpelu located?
It is at 7.69842, 7.09985 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akpelu in?
It is in Nigeria.