Location & Surroundings
Akukwa is a settlement in Enugu State, Nigeria, at 92 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Awka, 12 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 310 km to the north. The nearest airport is Enugu Airport, 50 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
6° 16' 43" N, 7° 9' 20" E
- Elevation DEM: 92 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,968 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:57
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Akukwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akukwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 30.0 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 527 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
0.9 m/s S (184 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.13 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 | 23.4 | 0.9 | 184 | 96 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.0 | 0.3 | 155 | 69 | 1,012.1 | 1.87 / 1.87 | 100 | 526.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.0 | 2.2 | 195 | 90 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 1.85 | 36 | 364.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.1 | 2.0 | 227 | 98 | 1,013.5 | 1.38 / 3.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 0.9 | 227 | 97 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.5 | 2.1 | 233 | 69 | 1,012.8 | 0.72 / 0.84 | 90 | 487.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 2.7 | 220 | 92 | 1,012.3 | 3.71 / 4.55 | 90 | 352.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.9 | 1.6 | 249 | 98 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.7 | 1.3 | 291 | 98 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.2 | 2.0 | 302 | 75 | 1,013.3 | 0.82 / 0.86 | 76 | 356.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 2.6 | 227 | 91 | 1,013.3 | 5.66 / 6.52 | 100 | 455.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 1.7 | 246 | 98 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 1.69 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.0 | 1.2 | 243 | 97 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 100 | 2.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akukwa?
Now 23.4 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.1 to 30.0 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 527 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akukwa today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Akukwa?
Local time is 16:57. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akukwa?
Akukwa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akukwa?
DEM 92 m.
Where is Akukwa located?
It is at 6.27863, 7.15546 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akukwa in?
It is in Nigeria.