Location & Surroundings
Akura is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 243 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lafia, 23 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 140 km to the west. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, about 105 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
8° 37' 25" N, 8° 40' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 243 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 437 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:40
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akura
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akura, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 34.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 667 W/m2.
Temperature
34.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SE (118 deg)
Humidity
40 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 34.2 | 1.4 | 118 | 40 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.6 | 1.8 | 241 | 65 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 380.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 1.4 | 272 | 74 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 0.4 | 309 | 83 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 4.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.9 | 1.0 | 164 | 39 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 666.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.0 | 2.1 | 212 | 62 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 412.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.1 | 1.6 | 251 | 78 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 1.0 | 264 | 83 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 33.4 | 1.2 | 231 | 47 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 531.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.3 | 2.0 | 192 | 71 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 372.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 1.3 | 297 | 78 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.4 | 1.0 | 250 | 83 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 4.7 | n/a |
| Sunday | 34.7 | 1.7 | 204 | 42 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 663.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akura?
Now 34.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 34.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 667 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 Akura today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Akura?
Local time is 19:40. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akura?
Akura is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akura?
DEM 243 m.
Where is Akura located?
It is at 8.62375, 8.68063 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akura in?
It is in Nigeria.