Location & Surroundings
Akura is a settlement in Kaduna State, Nigeria, at 748 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kachia, 10 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is 99 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kaduna, about 110 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
9° 52' 18" N, 7° 51' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 748 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 500 p/km²
- Built-up 2.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:56
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Akura
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akura, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 33.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
1.6 m/s E (68 deg)
Humidity
32 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
0 %
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 | 24.5 | 1.6 | 68 | 32 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 1.8 | 65 | 34 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 2.7 | 58 | 29 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.9 | 3.6 | 73 | 14 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 636.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 2.5 | 64 | 24 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 402.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.6 | 2.2 | 66 | 26 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 2.9 | 54 | 28 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.6 | 3.3 | 69 | 13 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 634.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.3 | 1.8 | 116 | 27 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 400.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.3 | 72 | 35 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.7 | 2.1 | 57 | 28 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 2.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.6 | 1.8 | 94 | 12 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 635.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.9 | 0.7 | 60 | 25 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 401.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akura?
Now 24.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 33.9 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 636 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 06:21 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Akura?
Local time is 06:56. 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 748 m.
Where is Akura located?
It is at 9.87163, 7.86091 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akura in?
It is in Nigeria.