Location & Surroundings
Akul is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 125 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gakem, 32 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 270 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 81 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° 0' 36" N, 8° 49' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 125 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 424 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:22
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akul
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akul, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 33.3 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 654 W/m2.
Temperature
25.3 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 25.3 | 2.3 | 233 | 89 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.3 | 2.1 | 228 | 56 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 654.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.9 | 1.8 | 257 | 71 | 1,009.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 87 | 315.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 3.2 | 178 | 86 | 1,009.7 | 10.04 / 10.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 2.5 | 239 | 95 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 32.4 | 3.1 | 220 | 60 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 642.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.5 | 3.3 | 222 | 82 | 1,007.9 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 31 | 337.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.7 | 4.5 | 210 | 91 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.1 | 3.4 | 215 | 94 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.1 | 3.6 | 223 | 65 | 1,010.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 486.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.5 | 2.2 | 232 | 78 | 1,009.6 | 0.21 / 0.27 | 100 | 149.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.3 | 3.8 | 217 | 87 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.3 | 3.7 | 204 | 94 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 4.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akul?
Now 25.3 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 33.3 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 654 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 Akul today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Akul?
Local time is 19:22. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akul?
Akul is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akul?
DEM 125 m.
Where is Akul located?
It is at 7.01002, 8.82926 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akul in?
It is in Nigeria.