Location & Surroundings
Akwana is a settlement in Taraba State, Nigeria, at 112 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yandev, 49 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 230 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 62 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° 47' 9" N, 9° 10' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 112 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 289 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:38
- Sunrise 06:09
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 55 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akwana
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akwana, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 33.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 W/m2.
Temperature
33.1 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NW (311 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 33.1 | 0.4 | 311 | 55 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 3.4 | 183 | 81 | 1,011.2 | 0.66 / 0.66 | 92 | 185.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.2 | 2.5 | 246 | 86 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.0 | 1.5 | 251 | 87 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 4.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.9 | 1.8 | 268 | 48 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 617.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.2 | 2.3 | 188 | 61 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 364.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 2.0 | 233 | 74 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 1.8 | 222 | 84 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 5.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.3 | 2.4 | 239 | 49 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 626.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.3 | 2.6 | 215 | 69 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 356.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.6 | 2.3 | 232 | 85 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 2.2 | 217 | 88 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 5.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.3 | 3.2 | 229 | 51 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 630.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akwana?
Now 33.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.0 to 33.1 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 618 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 Akwana today?
Sunrise around 06:09 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 55m.
What is the local time in Akwana?
Local time is 00:38. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akwana?
Akwana is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akwana?
DEM 112 m.
Where is Akwana located?
It is at 7.78597, 9.16898 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akwana in?
It is in Nigeria.