Location & Surroundings
Akper is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 147 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 23 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 235 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 39 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° 24' 42" N, 8° 48' 47" E
- Elevation DEM: 147 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 97 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:55
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akper
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akper, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 34.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 W/m2.
Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
73 %
Pressure
1,009.1 hPa
Clouds
52 %
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 | 27.3 | 1.7 | 233 | 73 | 1,009.1 | - / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 2.5 | 195 | 87 | 1,011.3 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 83 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.0 | 2.6 | 212 | 52 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 49 | 637.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.6 | 3.7 | 216 | 74 | 1,008.0 | 0.01 / 0.02 | 26 | 371.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.1 | 3.9 | 218 | 81 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.4 | 3.1 | 220 | 91 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.8 | 3.3 | 242 | 65 | 1,010.6 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 85 | 360.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.9 | 1.4 | 234 | 70 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 58 | 221.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.3 | 2.0 | 221 | 81 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.6 | 3.5 | 210 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 5.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.0 | 2.8 | 234 | 55 | 1,010.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 99 | 509.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.4 | 3.0 | 202 | 74 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 288.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.7 | 3.8 | 209 | 84 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akper?
Now 27.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.3 to 34.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 637 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 Akper today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Akper?
Local time is 11:55. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akper?
Akper is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akper?
DEM 147 m.
Where is Akper located?
It is at 7.41173, 8.81308 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akper in?
It is in Nigeria.