Location & Surroundings
Akule is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 144 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aliade, 15 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 53 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° 13' 25" N, 8° 36' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 144 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 589 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:10
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akule
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akule, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 29.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 297 W/m2.
Temperature
25.8 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (216 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,013.9 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 | 25.8 | 2.3 | 216 | 81 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.2 | 2.8 | 192 | 93 | 1,015.2 | 2.74 / 2.74 | 99 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.9 | 1.7 | 207 | 66 | 1,013.2 | 1.57 / 4.31 | 99 | 297.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 2.5 | 200 | 82 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 217.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.9 | 3.4 | 208 | 88 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 2.1 | 190 | 94 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 4.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.1 | 3.1 | 255 | 64 | 1,013.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 465.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 2.7 | 214 | 83 | 1,013.4 | 0.81 / 0.86 | 100 | 212.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.0 | 2.3 | 223 | 91 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.9 | 2.7 | 206 | 94 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 2.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.3 | 3.0 | 220 | 66 | 1,013.7 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 99 | 436.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.6 | 3.3 | 189 | 76 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 95 | 242.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.2 | 3.5 | 204 | 88 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akule?
Now 25.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.2 to 29.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 297 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 Akule today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 52m.
What is the local time in Akule?
Local time is 09:10. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akule?
Akule is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akule?
DEM 144 m.
Where is Akule located?
It is at 7.22358, 8.60084 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akule in?
It is in Nigeria.