Location & Surroundings
Akura is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 194 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 25 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 280 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 87 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° 4' 25" N, 9° 4' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 194 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 73 p/km²
- Built-up 0.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:25
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:03
- Day length 11 h 51 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 23.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 31.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 635 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
3.6 m/s SW (225 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
30 %
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 | 23.7 | 3.6 | 225 | 90 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.5 | 1.8 | 228 | 53 | 1,013.7 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 99 | 635.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.7 | 3.3 | 200 | 68 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 77 | 296.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 3.7 | 226 | 82 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 3.7 | 228 | 92 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 5.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.8 | 2.1 | 247 | 51 | 1,014.0 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 36 | 672.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.8 | 3.0 | 263 | 54 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 398.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 3.5 | 222 | 72 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.8 | 3.0 | 221 | 89 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 5.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.9 | 0.6 | 328 | 47 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 668.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.1 | 2.3 | 256 | 53 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 244.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 2.7 | 214 | 71 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.5 | 1.8 | 248 | 84 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 5.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akura?
Now 23.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 3.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.2 to 31.5 C, max wind 3.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 635 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 18:03 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Akura?
Local time is 15:25. 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 194 m.
Where is Akura located?
It is at 7.07355, 9.07842 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akura in?
It is in Nigeria.