Location & Surroundings
Akurya is a settlement in Jigawa State, Nigeria, at 359 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hadejia, 7 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 465 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, about 165 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
12° 28' 27" N, 9° 59' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 359 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 371 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:30
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 17:52
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Weather in Akurya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akurya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 35.7 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 547 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
3.9 m/s NE (46 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,016.7 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 24.3 | 3.9 | 46 | 25 | 1,016.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 35.7 | 5.2 | 77 | 12 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 547.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.8 | 3.4 | 70 | 18 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 291.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.6 | 3.8 | 70 | 26 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 48 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 3.4 | 57 | 31 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.2 | 3.1 | 49 | 13 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 625.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.7 | 3.9 | 33 | 16 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 357.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 4.3 | 45 | 20 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.5 | 3.0 | 71 | 25 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.1 | 2.7 | 56 | 10 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 638.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.7 | 3.4 | 39 | 12 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 367.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.7 | 3.9 | 51 | 16 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.9 | 3.1 | 63 | 15 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 3.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akurya?
Now 24.3 C with overcast skies and a 3.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 35.7 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 547 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 Akurya today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 17:52 (local time). Day length about 11h 37m.
What is the local time in Akurya?
Local time is 18:30. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akurya?
Akurya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akurya?
DEM 359 m.
Where is Akurya located?
It is at 12.47408, 9.98392 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akurya in?
It is in Nigeria.