Location & Surroundings
Akula is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 203 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 7 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 250 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 54 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° 22' 54" N, 8° 59' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 203 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 275 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:15
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 33.0 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SW (216 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
17 %
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 | 24.7 | 2.1 | 216 | 87 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.0 | 2.2 | 226 | 52 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 671.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.0 | 3.0 | 216 | 66 | 1,010.6 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 2 | 409.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.3 | 3.4 | 208 | 79 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 2.6 | 228 | 88 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.3 | 2.6 | 233 | 53 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 660.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.9 | 2.6 | 222 | 65 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 379.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.3 | 2.4 | 228 | 78 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.6 | 3.3 | 210 | 88 | 1,011.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 44 | 3.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.0 | 3.0 | 220 | 57 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 639.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.1 | 3.9 | 217 | 76 | 1,008.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 96 | 281.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 5.6 | 220 | 83 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.5 | 4.1 | 217 | 91 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akula?
Now 24.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 33.0 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 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 Akula today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Akula?
Local time is 17:15. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akula?
Akula is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akula?
DEM 203 m.
Where is Akula located?
It is at 7.38173, 8.98507 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akula in?
It is in Nigeria.