Location & Surroundings
Avonkwu is a settlement in Abia State, Nigeria, at 112 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Umuahia, 4 km to the west. The national capital Abuja is about 395 km to the north. The nearest airport is Sam Mbakwe International Airport, 38 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° 31' 28" N, 7° 31' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 112 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5,293 p/km²
- Built-up 18.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:11
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:24
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Avonkwu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Avonkwu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 25.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 331 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (245 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
88 %
Precip
0.48 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 | 22.9 | 1.6 | 245 | 98 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.4 | 1.4 | 232 | 96 | 1,013.7 | 0.91 / 0.91 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 3.1 | 244 | 83 | 1,012.9 | 0.24 / 1.15 | 97 | 148.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 2.0 | 231 | 95 | 1,012.3 | 1.36 / 2.51 | 100 | 330.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 1.5 | 241 | 98 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.5 | 1.2 | 267 | 97 | 1,013.8 | 0.06 / 0.55 | 97 | 3.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 26.6 | 1.5 | 255 | 84 | 1,011.9 | 3.54 / 4.09 | 95 | 321.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 3.1 | 189 | 98 | 1,012.9 | 6.86 / 10.95 | 96 | 154.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.4 | 2.3 | 232 | 97 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 3.60 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 0.9 | 248 | 98 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 1.52 | 100 | 0.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 1.5 | 230 | 89 | 1,014.5 | 0.97 / 2.49 | 100 | 146.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 1.3 | 252 | 97 | 1,015.1 | 5.67 / 8.16 | 100 | 34.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.0 | 1.2 | 168 | 99 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.59 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Avonkwu?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.4 to 25.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 331 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Avonkwu today?
Sunrise around 06:17 and sunset around 18:24 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Avonkwu?
Local time is 12:11. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Avonkwu?
Avonkwu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Avonkwu?
DEM 112 m.
Where is Avonkwu located?
It is at 5.52440, 7.53167 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Avonkwu in?
It is in Nigeria.