Location & Surroundings
Akure is a settlement in Edo State, Nigeria, at 10 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Abraka, 10 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 400 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Warri Airport, 29 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
5° 46' 18" N, 6° 0' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 10 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 319 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:52
- Sunrise 06:21
- Sunset 18:25
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Weather in Akure
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akure, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 29.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 539 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (220 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.32 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 | 26.6 | 0.7 | 220 | 84 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 2.0 | 198 | 91 | 1,012.3 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 100 | 181.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 1.3 | 225 | 96 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.4 | 1.3 | 274 | 96 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 3.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.8 | 0.7 | 226 | 66 | 1,011.8 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 74 | 538.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 2.3 | 218 | 92 | 1,012.5 | 7.42 / 7.73 | 100 | 370.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 1.5 | 255 | 96 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 1.2 | 257 | 96 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 2.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.2 | 1.6 | 278 | 79 | 1,013.2 | 4.28 / 4.28 | 100 | 249.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 1.9 | 239 | 95 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 1.02 | 99 | 97.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.2 | 0.5 | 303 | 97 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 1.9 | 228 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 28.3 | 2.1 | 227 | 74 | 1,012.7 | 0.31 / 0.33 | 100 | 220.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akure?
Now 26.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.4 to 29.8 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 539 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akure today?
Sunrise around 06:21 and sunset around 18:25 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Akure?
Local time is 23:52. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akure?
Akure is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akure?
DEM 10 m.
Where is Akure located?
It is at 5.77156, 6.01484 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akure in?
It is in Nigeria.