Location & Surroundings
Ankpe is a settlement in Benue State, Nigeria, at 91 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Makurdi, 4 km to the east. The national capital Abuja is about 185 km to the northwest. The nearest airport is Makurdi Airport, 14 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° 43' 27" N, 8° 29' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 91 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 3,680 p/km²
- Built-up 22.8%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:10
- Sunrise 06:14
- Sunset 18:05
- Day length 11 h 51 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Ankpe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ankpe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 36.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
1.6 m/s S (202 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,011.7 hPa
Clouds
11 %
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 | 24.5 | 1.6 | 202 | 85 | 1,011.7 | - / 0.00 | 11 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 36.2 | 1.1 | 246 | 37 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 645.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.9 | 1.6 | 210 | 49 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 398.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 2.1 | 217 | 70 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 2.4 | 212 | 88 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 36.2 | 1.2 | 231 | 41 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 637.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.7 | 1.9 | 228 | 50 | 1,010.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 390.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.9 | 3.9 | 213 | 75 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.1 | 1.7 | 212 | 87 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 4.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.3 | 1.9 | 246 | 44 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 621.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.4 | 2.4 | 218 | 52 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 384.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.9 | 2.9 | 219 | 74 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.4 | 2.1 | 219 | 84 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 3.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ankpe?
Now 24.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.5 to 36.2 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 646 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 Ankpe today?
Sunrise around 06:14 and sunset around 18:05 (local time). Day length about 11h 51m.
What is the local time in Ankpe?
Local time is 15:10. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Ankpe?
Ankpe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ankpe?
DEM 91 m.
Where is Ankpe located?
It is at 7.72422, 8.49023 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ankpe in?
It is in Nigeria.