Location & Surroundings
Akpuko is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 192 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 5 km to the southeast. 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° 23' 16" N, 9° 0' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 192 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 360 p/km²
- Built-up 7.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:37
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akpuko
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akpuko, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 33.4 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 441 W/m2.
Temperature
33.4 C
Wind
3.1 m/s SW (214 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,008.5 hPa
Clouds
24 %
Precip
0.16 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 | 33.4 | 3.1 | 214 | 54 | 1,008.5 | - / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.4 | 3.9 | 221 | 73 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 373.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 4.8 | 221 | 83 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.4 | 4.3 | 224 | 90 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 88 | 5.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.8 | 3.4 | 243 | 61 | 1,010.1 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 100 | 441.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 27.9 | 2.0 | 245 | 71 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 18 | 194.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 1.9 | 227 | 82 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 3.2 | 213 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 5.3 | n/a |
| Thursday | 30.6 | 3.5 | 228 | 61 | 1,009.9 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 89 | 495.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.0 | 3.2 | 209 | 70 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 279.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 6.0 | 216 | 83 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 4.4 | 221 | 92 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 30.7 | 4.2 | 246 | 60 | 1,010.0 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 99 | 422.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akpuko?
Now 33.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 3.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.4 to 33.4 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 441 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akpuko today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Akpuko?
Local time is 21:37. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akpuko?
Akpuko is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akpuko?
DEM 192 m.
Where is Akpuko located?
It is at 7.38773, 9.00985 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akpuko in?
It is in Nigeria.