Location & Surroundings
Akume is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 106 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 26 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 260 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 69 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° 8' 15" N, 8° 51' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 106 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 95 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:44
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akume
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akume, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 28.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 293 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
3.4 m/s SW (207 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,012.0 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 | 25.7 | 3.4 | 207 | 86 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.9 | 2.6 | 219 | 91 | 1,013.3 | 1.62 / 1.62 | 100 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.2 | 2.6 | 175 | 76 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 292.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 2.7 | 153 | 83 | 1,011.0 | 0.81 / 0.93 | 81 | 114.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 3.8 | 223 | 89 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.7 | 2.8 | 209 | 92 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.8 | 2.9 | 229 | 56 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 637.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.9 | 3.0 | 213 | 71 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 64 | 414.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.0 | 2.8 | 234 | 87 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 3.1 | 216 | 89 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.1 | 4.2 | 211 | 57 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 634.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.7 | 3.5 | 218 | 75 | 1,011.6 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 100 | 299.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.8 | 3.7 | 218 | 89 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akume?
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 28.2 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 293 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 06:10 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Akume?
Local time is 11:44. 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 106 m.
Where is Akume located?
It is at 7.13746, 8.86387 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akume in?
It is in Nigeria.