Location & Surroundings
Akwat is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 593 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kagoro, 21 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 130 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 35 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
9° 32' 39" N, 8° 34' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 593 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 24 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:56
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:04
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Weather in Akwat
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akwat, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 34.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
5 %
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 | 0.9 | 107 | 45 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 0.2 | 66 | 69 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 1.4 | 36 | 78 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 34.0 | 1.3 | 31 | 22 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 660.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.1 | 1.0 | 132 | 51 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 405.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.8 | 0.4 | 70 | 73 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 0.4 | 107 | 80 | 1,014.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 5 | 4.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.7 | 1.8 | 301 | 32 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 61 | 639.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.7 | 1.0 | 182 | 47 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 226.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 0.7 | 135 | 82 | 1,013.4 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 7 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 0.5 | 64 | 82 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 33.6 | 0.5 | 239 | 30 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 632.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.6 | 1.0 | 195 | 60 | 1,010.9 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 59 | 380.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akwat?
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 34.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 661 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 Akwat today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:04 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Akwat?
Local time is 01:56. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akwat?
Akwat is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akwat?
DEM 593 m.
Where is Akwat located?
It is at 9.54411, 8.56880 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akwat in?
It is in Nigeria.