Location & Surroundings
Akpom is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 139 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 17 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 250 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 56 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° 15' 46" N, 8° 51' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 139 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 116 p/km²
- Built-up 1.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:36
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akpom
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akpom, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 28.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 237 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
3.3 m/s SW (204 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,015.2 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 24.4 | 3.3 | 204 | 89 | 1,015.2 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.0 | 2.3 | 222 | 71 | 1,013.6 | 4.99 / 4.99 | 100 | 237.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 2.6 | 210 | 81 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 157.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 3.9 | 209 | 86 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.9 | 2.2 | 231 | 91 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.1 | 2.5 | 247 | 53 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 620.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 3.1 | 195 | 74 | 1,012.8 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 66 | 232.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 2.9 | 221 | 84 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.3 | 3.3 | 215 | 91 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.3 | 2.2 | 250 | 56 | 1,013.1 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 67 | 482.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.4 | 2.7 | 199 | 70 | 1,012.6 | 0.18 / 0.49 | 30 | 325.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 4.8 | 214 | 84 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.8 | 3.9 | 214 | 91 | 1,015.3 | 0.61 / 0.61 | 46 | 4.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akpom?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 3.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.9 to 28.0 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 237 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 Akpom today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Akpom?
Local time is 13:36. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akpom?
Akpom is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akpom?
DEM 139 m.
Where is Akpom located?
It is at 7.26291, 8.86210 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akpom in?
It is in Nigeria.