Location & Surroundings
Akuna is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 198 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 6 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 250 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 55 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° 21' 50" N, 8° 58' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 198 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 537 p/km²
- Built-up 8.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:32
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akuna
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akuna, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 33.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
2.6 m/s SW (209 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,010.5 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
0.20 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 | 26.4 | 2.6 | 209 | 80 | 1,010.5 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 2.2 | 227 | 85 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 5.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.7 | 2.3 | 241 | 53 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 651.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.6 | 2.6 | 232 | 67 | 1,008.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 42 | 295.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 2.8 | 216 | 80 | 1,009.5 | 0.19 / 0.20 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 2.9 | 222 | 90 | 1,011.2 | 0.11 / 0.30 | 93 | 5.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akuna?
Now 26.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.6 to 33.7 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 651 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akuna today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Akuna?
Local time is 07:32. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akuna?
Akuna is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akuna?
DEM 198 m.
Where is Akuna located?
It is at 7.36397, 8.97311 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akuna in?
It is in Nigeria.