Location & Surroundings
Akya is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 175 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Igbor, 22 km to the northwest. The national capital Abuja is about 240 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 47 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° 18' 17" N, 8° 44' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 175 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 261 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:06
- Sunrise 06:10
- Sunset 18:11
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 30.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 560 W/m2.
Temperature
24.4 C
Wind
2.2 m/s S (193 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,011.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.10 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 | 24.4 | 2.2 | 193 | 92 | 1,011.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.0 | 2.3 | 194 | 96 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 4.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.3 | 2.1 | 201 | 67 | 1,010.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 560.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.8 | 1.7 | 219 | 83 | 1,010.4 | 0.11 / 0.16 | 84 | 282.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 3.4 | 206 | 94 | 1,011.0 | 0.94 / 1.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 2.4 | 208 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 3.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.7 | 2.8 | 228 | 70 | 1,010.9 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 82 | 401.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 1.9 | 238 | 83 | 1,010.4 | 0.25 / 0.36 | 91 | 249.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.9 | 4.0 | 167 | 92 | 1,011.0 | 5.19 / 5.55 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 0.9 | 121 | 93 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.26 | 100 | 1.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.6 | 2.7 | 212 | 74 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 366.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.1 | 2.7 | 191 | 91 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 338.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.6 | 2.8 | 220 | 94 | 1,011.8 | 0.66 / 0.66 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akya?
Now 24.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.0 to 30.3 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 560 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akya today?
Sunrise around 06:10 and sunset around 18:11 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Akya?
Local time is 10:06. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Akya?
Akya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akya?
DEM 175 m.
Where is Akya located?
It is at 7.30481, 8.74401 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akya in?
It is in Nigeria.