Location & Surroundings
Akpila is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 142 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Igbor, 25 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 230 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 34 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° 29' 7" N, 8° 50' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 142 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 150 p/km²
- Built-up 1.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:22
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akpila
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akpila, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 29.0 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 579 W/m2.
Temperature
23.3 C
Wind
2.9 m/s SW (204 deg)
Humidity
97 %
Pressure
1,014.0 hPa
Clouds
46 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 23.3 | 2.9 | 204 | 97 | 1,014.0 | - / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.0 | 2.1 | 246 | 74 | 1,012.4 | 1.87 / 1.87 | 66 | 579.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.8 | 1.6 | 231 | 88 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 1.35 | 33 | 333.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 4.1 | 201 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 3.6 | 212 | 95 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 3.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.9 | 3.7 | 239 | 69 | 1,011.9 | 0.15 / 0.18 | 96 | 545.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 2.6 | 207 | 92 | 1,011.7 | 1.79 / 1.97 | 7 | 330.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 3.6 | 211 | 96 | 1,012.6 | 0.33 / 2.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.9 | 3.0 | 206 | 97 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.55 | 100 | 2.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 3.0 | 206 | 74 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 100 | 377.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 1.3 | 236 | 88 | 1,011.3 | 0.41 / 0.80 | 100 | 211.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 3.6 | 199 | 92 | 1,013.0 | 0.40 / 1.21 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.3 | 2.7 | 230 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 4.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akpila?
Now 23.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 29.0 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 579 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 Akpila today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Akpila?
Local time is 13:22. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akpila?
Akpila is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akpila?
DEM 142 m.
Where is Akpila located?
It is at 7.48533, 8.83565 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akpila in?
It is in Nigeria.