Location & Surroundings
Akwe is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 112 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ugbokpo, 20 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 170 km to the north. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 61 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° 37' 46" N, 8° 3' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 112 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 229 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:56
- Sunrise 06:16
- Sunset 18:06
- Day length 11 h 50 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 282 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (210 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,014.7 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 | 25.7 | 1.6 | 210 | 84 | 1,014.7 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.0 | 2.2 | 204 | 69 | 1,013.2 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 84 | 218.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 2.9 | 185 | 73 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 282.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 1.5 | 202 | 83 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.1 | 0.7 | 208 | 89 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.0 | 0.5 | 288 | 43 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 587.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.5 | 3.6 | 204 | 69 | 1,012.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 92 | 353.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.1 | 1.3 | 201 | 80 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 24.3 | 1.4 | 197 | 86 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 36.1 | 0.4 | 300 | 39 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 612.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.7 | 3.9 | 187 | 68 | 1,012.2 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 89 | 362.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 2.7 | 203 | 75 | 1,013.7 | 0.11 / 0.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.3 | 1.4 | 177 | 90 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 32 | 3.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akwe?
Now 25.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 29.0 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 282 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 Akwe today?
Sunrise around 06:16 and sunset around 18:06 (local time). Day length about 11h 50m.
What is the local time in Akwe?
Local time is 18:56. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akwe?
Akwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akwe?
DEM 112 m.
Where is Akwe located?
It is at 7.62934, 8.06214 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akwe in?
It is in Nigeria.