Location & Surroundings
Akurba is a settlement in Nasarawa State, Nigeria, at 252 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lafia, 7 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 130 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 92 km away.
Also known as: Akuruba
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° 31' 58" N, 8° 34' 14" E
- Elevation DEM: 252 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,861 p/km²
- Built-up 19.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 19:44
- Sunrise 06:12
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Akurba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akurba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 666 W/m2.
Temperature
33.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s S (166 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
29 %
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 | 33.7 | 1.0 | 166 | 45 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 27.9 | 1.6 | 179 | 62 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 409.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 1.3 | 321 | 70 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 0.2 | 20 | 74 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 4.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.6 | 1.4 | 162 | 37 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 666.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.3 | 1.3 | 178 | 52 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 411.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 1.1 | 318 | 68 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.4 | 0.8 | 221 | 76 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 4.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.6 | 2.0 | 227 | 45 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 660.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.3 | 2.0 | 185 | 63 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 406.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 1.6 | 277 | 81 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.9 | 1.2 | 263 | 88 | 1,013.4 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 100 | 4.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.8 | 2.2 | 250 | 53 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 589.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akurba?
Now 33.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 34.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 666 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 Akurba today?
Sunrise around 06:12 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Akurba?
Local time is 19:44. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akurba?
Akurba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akurba?
DEM 252 m.
Where is Akurba located?
It is at 8.53290, 8.57069 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akurba in?
It is in Nigeria.