Location & Surroundings
Akumbul is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 147 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 20 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 245 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 52 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° 17' 18" N, 8° 49' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 147 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 57 p/km²
- Built-up 0.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:29
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akumbul
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akumbul, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 28.1 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 350 W/m2.
Temperature
24.0 C
Wind
3.9 m/s SW (211 deg)
Humidity
96 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
98 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 24.0 | 3.9 | 211 | 96 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.7 | 2.6 | 209 | 96 | 1,014.9 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 100 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.1 | 4.6 | 218 | 76 | 1,013.5 | 0.07 / 0.35 | 97 | 295.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 3.3 | 199 | 88 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 100 | 349.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 3.5 | 215 | 94 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.3 | 2.2 | 207 | 95 | 1,014.9 | 0.01 / 0.10 | 77 | 4.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.0 | 4.2 | 241 | 66 | 1,012.8 | 0.18 / 0.29 | 60 | 560.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 2.2 | 216 | 90 | 1,012.2 | 2.16 / 2.44 | 97 | 376.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.8 | 3.5 | 213 | 95 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.93 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.2 | 2.2 | 214 | 96 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 28 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.1 | 4.1 | 213 | 70 | 1,011.7 | 0.56 / 0.89 | 100 | 598.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 3.5 | 216 | 87 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 74 | 348.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.5 | 3.7 | 217 | 93 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akumbul?
Now 24.0 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 28.1 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 350 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 Akumbul today?
Sunrise around 06:13 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Akumbul?
Local time is 10:29. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akumbul?
Akumbul is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akumbul?
DEM 147 m.
Where is Akumbul located?
It is at 7.28832, 8.82415 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akumbul in?
It is in Nigeria.