Location & Surroundings
Akume is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 152 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wukari, 44 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 325 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 165 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° 40' 48" N, 10° 7' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 152 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 109 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:14
- Sunrise 06:06
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Nearby
Weather in Akume
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akume, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 34.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 W/m2.
Temperature
25.5 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (220 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
85 %
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 | 25.5 | 1.4 | 220 | 68 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.1 | 0.8 | 226 | 83 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 5.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.8 | 1.6 | 244 | 45 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 651.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.8 | 2.3 | 221 | 60 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 387.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.2 | 1.8 | 233 | 80 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.2 | 1.3 | 249 | 87 | 1,013.8 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 65 | 6.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.5 | 2.8 | 255 | 48 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 665.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.4 | 2.1 | 237 | 62 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 379.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.1 | 1.7 | 215 | 82 | 1,011.0 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 1.3 | 234 | 84 | 1,013.5 | 0.01 / 0.04 | 78 | 6.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.1 | 2.5 | 243 | 47 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 652.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.6 | 2.5 | 237 | 63 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 309.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.8 | 1.9 | 187 | 78 | 1,010.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akume?
Now 25.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.1 to 34.8 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 652 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 Akume today?
Sunrise around 06:06 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Akume?
Local time is 12:14. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akume?
Akume is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akume?
DEM 152 m.
Where is Akume located?
It is at 7.67987, 10.12339 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akume in?
It is in Nigeria.