Location & Surroundings
Akpur is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 180 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 8 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 225 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 42 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° 19' 45" N, 8° 33' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 180 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 289 p/km²
- Built-up 2.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:49
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akpur
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akpur, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.1 m/s W (266 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 23.1 | 1.1 | 266 | 90 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.9 | 1.4 | 263 | 89 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.7 | 0.7 | 23 | 54 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 588.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.7 | 2.2 | 163 | 66 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 354.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 2.4 | 236 | 81 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 3.0 | 218 | 93 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.7 | 2.6 | 220 | 59 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 614.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 3.2 | 185 | 83 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 356.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.2 | 2.4 | 204 | 85 | 1,011.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.7 | 2.6 | 227 | 89 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 1.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.0 | 3.6 | 209 | 74 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 246.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 2.6 | 217 | 85 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 262.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.2 | 3.0 | 224 | 88 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 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 Akpur?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.9 to 31.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 589 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 Akpur today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Akpur?
Local time is 09:49. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akpur?
Akpur is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akpur?
DEM 180 m.
Where is Akpur located?
It is at 7.32927, 8.55093 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akpur in?
It is in Nigeria.