Location & Surroundings
Akumba is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 141 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makurdi, 47 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 180 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 44 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
8° 3' 44" N, 8° 46' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 141 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 158 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:00
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akumba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akumba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 31.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 597 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 24.5 | 1.2 | 211 | 92 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.9 | 1.7 | 203 | 61 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 596.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.0 | 2.7 | 197 | 83 | 1,009.9 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 52 | 403.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 1.9 | 234 | 90 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.5 | 1.5 | 219 | 92 | 1,012.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 2.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.0 | 2.2 | 237 | 69 | 1,010.9 | 0.04 / 0.05 | 86 | 350.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.5 | 1.9 | 242 | 85 | 1,010.1 | 0.17 / 0.21 | 93 | 255.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.6 | 1.9 | 242 | 89 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.5 | 1.9 | 207 | 92 | 1,012.5 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 91 | 1.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.9 | 2.7 | 226 | 74 | 1,011.3 | 0.07 / 0.39 | 95 | 339.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 2.1 | 195 | 87 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 47 | 259.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.7 | 2.6 | 231 | 96 | 1,011.9 | 0.43 / 0.49 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.6 | 1.5 | 225 | 95 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 4.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akumba?
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 31.9 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 597 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 Akumba today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Akumba?
Local time is 17:00. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akumba?
Akumba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akumba?
DEM 141 m.
Where is Akumba located?
It is at 8.06225, 8.78278 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akumba in?
It is in Nigeria.