Location & Surroundings
Akure is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 194 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 5 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 250 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 57 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° 18' 54" N, 8° 57' 21" E
- Elevation DEM: 194 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 607 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:46
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 54 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akure
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akure, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 33.4 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (208 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
2 %
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 | 25.6 | 2.5 | 208 | 81 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 2.1 | 216 | 86 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 4.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.4 | 2.1 | 224 | 50 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 672.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.5 | 2.9 | 211 | 62 | 1,010.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 3 | 414.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.6 | 3.5 | 213 | 78 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 3.6 | 220 | 88 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.3 | 3.0 | 224 | 53 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 647.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.1 | 2.7 | 232 | 64 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 388.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 27.6 | 3.1 | 218 | 77 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 3.8 | 213 | 87 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.9 | 3.5 | 227 | 56 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 623.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.9 | 3.7 | 222 | 77 | 1,008.1 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 22 | 263.5 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.0 | 5.3 | 220 | 84 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akure?
Now 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 33.4 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 673 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 Akure today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 54m.
What is the local time in Akure?
Local time is 07:46. 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 194 m.
Where is Akure located?
It is at 7.31502, 8.95596 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akure in?
It is in Nigeria.