Location & Surroundings
Akume is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 171 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 13 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 275 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 83 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° 12' 6" N, 9° 10' 11" E
- Elevation DEM: 171 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 97 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:34
- Sunrise 06:13
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 13 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 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 25.6 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 240 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
4.7 m/s SW (221 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,013.1 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 | 24.3 | 4.7 | 221 | 89 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 3.0 | 222 | 93 | 1,014.1 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 97 | 3.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 3.2 | 149 | 84 | 1,013.9 | 1.09 / 1.21 | 100 | 239.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 1.9 | 201 | 88 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 98 | 206.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.5 | 2.8 | 226 | 94 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.7 | 1.8 | 223 | 93 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 1.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.4 | 2.1 | 223 | 60 | 1,012.1 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 58 | 627.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.7 | 1.1 | 231 | 75 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 58 | 301.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.6 | 2.8 | 221 | 93 | 1,012.4 | 0.63 / 0.90 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 3.0 | 217 | 96 | 1,013.8 | 3.45 / 4.35 | 97 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.8 | 3.4 | 224 | 74 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 299.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.1 | 2.0 | 228 | 80 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 394.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.0 | 4.9 | 227 | 92 | 1,012.5 | 3.18 / 3.18 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akume?
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.5 to 25.6 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 240 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 06:13 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 13m.
What is the local time in Akume?
Local time is 11:34. 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 171 m.
Where is Akume located?
It is at 7.20159, 9.16978 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akume in?
It is in Nigeria.