Location & Surroundings
Akusa is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 187 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Katsina-Ala, 21 km to the northeast. The national capital Abuja is about 295 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 98 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° 0' 57" N, 9° 10' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 187 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 205 p/km²
- Built-up 1.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:13
- Sunrise 06:11
- Sunset 18:20
- Day length 12 h 9 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 26.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 28.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 562 W/m2.
Temperature
26.1 C
Wind
2.8 m/s SW (212 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,012.6 hPa
Clouds
40 %
Precip
0.88 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 | 26.1 | 2.8 | 212 | 83 | 1,012.6 | - / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.3 | 2.6 | 219 | 88 | 1,011.9 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 7 | 418.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.0 | 2.6 | 237 | 96 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.6 | 2.5 | 222 | 95 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 5.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.8 | 2.8 | 245 | 70 | 1,012.1 | 0.88 / 0.88 | 88 | 562.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 2.2 | 243 | 89 | 1,011.8 | 2.11 / 2.99 | 95 | 366.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.4 | 3.4 | 224 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 1.99 / 4.97 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 3.6 | 226 | 96 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 5.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.3 | 3.5 | 243 | 69 | 1,012.8 | 1.10 / 1.10 | 72 | 607.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 3.2 | 221 | 92 | 1,012.7 | 0.98 / 2.08 | 67 | 381.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.5 | 4.2 | 225 | 95 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 3.8 | 224 | 96 | 1,014.4 | 0.61 / 0.64 | 100 | 4.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 29.7 | 5.0 | 236 | 67 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 81 | 603.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akusa?
Now 26.1 C with partly cloudy skies and a 2.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 28.8 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 562 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akusa today?
Sunrise around 06:11 and sunset around 18:20 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Akusa?
Local time is 22:13. 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 187 m.
Where is Akusa located?
It is at 7.01575, 9.17536 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akusa in?
It is in Nigeria.