Location & Surroundings
Akwu is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 78 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ugbokpo, 31 km to the southwest. The national capital Abuja is about 145 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 64 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° 52' 8" N, 8° 3' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 78 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,546 p/km²
- Built-up 7.6%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:22
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:07
- Day length 11 h 53 min
Weather in Akwu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akwu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 35.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (213 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 1.1 | 213 | 79 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 1.3 | 226 | 82 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 3.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 35.6 | 0.6 | 245 | 44 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 634.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.8 | 1.7 | 188 | 57 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 396.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.4 | 1.5 | 191 | 78 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 1.6 | 205 | 82 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 2.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.7 | 1.0 | 242 | 47 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 622.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.4 | 1.5 | 214 | 61 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 392.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.7 | 1.9 | 230 | 81 | 1,009.3 | 0.27 / 0.27 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.3 | 1.4 | 179 | 88 | 1,011.1 | 0.38 / 0.65 | 71 | 3.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.5 | 1.2 | 227 | 49 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 609.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.1 | 3.6 | 191 | 73 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 393.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 26.7 | 2.3 | 237 | 81 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akwu?
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 25.2 to 35.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 634 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 Akwu today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:07 (local time). Day length about 11h 53m.
What is the local time in Akwu?
Local time is 12:22. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akwu?
Akwu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akwu?
DEM 78 m.
Where is Akwu located?
It is at 7.86896, 8.06156 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akwu in?
It is in Nigeria.