Location & Surroundings
Akusa is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 191 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gboko, 10 km to the north. The national capital Abuja is about 260 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 65 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° 14' 11" N, 8° 58' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 191 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 325 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:51
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akusa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akusa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 33.5 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 689 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
2.3 m/s SW (229 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
39 %
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 | 2.3 | 229 | 88 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 39 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.5 | 1.6 | 235 | 48 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 689.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.5 | 1.4 | 253 | 53 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 418.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 4.0 | 229 | 79 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 4.3 | 225 | 87 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 5.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.3 | 4.9 | 219 | 59 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 495.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.9 | 3.8 | 217 | 72 | 1,011.3 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 97 | 333.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.2 | 4.7 | 224 | 86 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 24.4 | 4.0 | 221 | 90 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 5.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 30.0 | 4.2 | 233 | 63 | 1,011.5 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 73 | 541.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.2 | 3.8 | 213 | 75 | 1,011.1 | 0.37 / 0.44 | 5 | 326.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.7 | 4.8 | 219 | 87 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.1 | 3.5 | 220 | 92 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 5.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akusa?
Now 24.3 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.3 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.3 to 33.5 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 689 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 Akusa today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Akusa?
Local time is 18:51. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akusa?
Akusa is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akusa?
DEM 191 m.
Where is Akusa located?
It is at 7.23643, 8.96753 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akusa in?
It is in Nigeria.