Location & Surroundings
Akpereshi is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 161 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 20 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 280 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 83 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° 8' 9" N, 9° 6' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 161 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 225 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:59
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akpereshi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akpereshi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 33.0 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 W/m2.
Temperature
27.7 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (218 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,009.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 27.7 | 1.9 | 218 | 72 | 1,009.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.7 | 3.4 | 230 | 89 | 1,011.7 | 0.60 / 0.60 | 81 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.0 | 3.3 | 230 | 56 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 19 | 646.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.5 | 4.6 | 215 | 74 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 72 | 354.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.7 | 5.0 | 229 | 83 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.3 | 4.7 | 228 | 90 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.1 | 4.3 | 249 | 60 | 1,010.3 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 82 | 552.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.1 | 2.4 | 243 | 71 | 1,010.1 | 0.14 / 0.18 | 98 | 223.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.4 | 2.9 | 216 | 84 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 4.5 | 221 | 91 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.0 | 3.7 | 244 | 55 | 1,010.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 96 | 536.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.4 | 3.2 | 202 | 74 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 237.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.3 | 4.6 | 220 | 84 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 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 Akpereshi?
Now 27.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 33.0 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 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 Akpereshi today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Akpereshi?
Local time is 12:59. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akpereshi?
Akpereshi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akpereshi?
DEM 161 m.
Where is Akpereshi located?
It is at 7.13585, 9.10697 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akpereshi in?
It is in Nigeria.