Location & Surroundings
Asantin is a settlement in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, at 101 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ikot Ekpene, 12 km to the south. The national capital Abuja is about 420 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sam Mbakwe International Airport, 56 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
5° 17' 19" N, 7° 41' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 101 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,088 p/km²
- Built-up 4.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:12
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:26
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Asantin
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Asantin, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 24.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 220 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SW (214 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
79 %
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 | 23.1 | 1.7 | 214 | 98 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 1.5 | 204 | 97 | 1,013.4 | 4.90 / 4.90 | 71 | 2.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.9 | 1.7 | 158 | 90 | 1,013.0 | 3.07 / 7.97 | 100 | 220.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.2 | 1.3 | 147 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 5.02 / 12.99 | 99 | 66.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 1.1 | 162 | 98 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 1.1 | 254 | 95 | 1,014.2 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 1.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.1 | 1.8 | 214 | 73 | 1,012.8 | 2.42 / 2.57 | 73 | 521.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.8 | 2.1 | 204 | 94 | 1,012.7 | 4.35 / 6.92 | 95 | 409.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.0 | 1.5 | 219 | 96 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.2 | 1.2 | 248 | 96 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 2.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.0 | 1.7 | 220 | 84 | 1,014.2 | 1.02 / 1.02 | 92 | 197.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.9 | 2.1 | 220 | 91 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 75 | 197.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.0 | 1.4 | 220 | 95 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Asantin?
Now 23.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 24.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 220 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 Asantin today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Asantin?
Local time is 12:12. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Asantin?
Asantin is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Asantin?
DEM 101 m.
Where is Asantin located?
It is at 5.28859, 7.69313 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Asantin in?
It is in Nigeria.