Location & Surroundings
Akpum is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 161 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lafia, 40 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 165 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 82 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
8° 23' 51" N, 8° 51' 41" E
- Elevation DEM: 161 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 145 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:35
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Weather in Akpum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akpum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 35.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 653 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
2.5 m/s W (253 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 24.6 | 2.5 | 253 | 85 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 1.6 | 230 | 89 | 1,014.0 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 99 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.1 | 1.1 | 44 | 37 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 653.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.4 | 2.2 | 190 | 54 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 403.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 2.0 | 262 | 71 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 1.9 | 228 | 84 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.4 | 1.9 | 234 | 48 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 615.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.9 | 2.2 | 202 | 62 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 348.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.3 | 1.8 | 270 | 87 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.0 | 2.0 | 230 | 86 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.0 | 2.4 | 230 | 48 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 593.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.8 | 4.2 | 205 | 74 | 1,010.6 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 14 | 386.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.8 | 1.8 | 246 | 88 | 1,012.2 | 0.95 / 1.07 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akpum?
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.3 to 35.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 653 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 Akpum today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Akpum?
Local time is 08:35. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akpum?
Akpum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akpum?
DEM 161 m.
Where is Akpum located?
It is at 8.39740, 8.86130 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akpum in?
It is in Nigeria.