Location & Surroundings
Barakin Acha is a settlement in Plateau State, Nigeria, at 1,296 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bukuru, 8 km to the southeast. The national capital Abuja is about 170 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Yakubu Gowon Airport, 25 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
9° 51' 26" N, 8° 49' 43" E
- Elevation DEM: 1296 m
- Timezone Africa/Lagos
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 1)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,292 p/km²
- Built-up 15.6%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Naira (NGN)
- Phone Prefix +234
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:00
- Sunrise 06:15
- Sunset 18:01
- Day length 11 h 46 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Barakin Acha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Barakin Acha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 31.9 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 674 W/m2.
Temperature
31.2 C
Wind
4.2 m/s E (70 deg)
Humidity
14 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
58 %
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 | 31.2 | 4.2 | 70 | 14 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 2.3 | 83 | 24 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 414.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 1.9 | 111 | 28 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 46 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 1.7 | 98 | 30 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 4.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.9 | 4.8 | 85 | 16 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 673.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 1.8 | 109 | 27 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 407.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.8 | 1.4 | 227 | 35 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.3 | 0.9 | 61 | 36 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 4.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 31.6 | 5.7 | 74 | 16 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 630.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.4 | 1.8 | 78 | 25 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 393.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.3 | 0.2 | 199 | 29 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 1.4 | 72 | 34 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 3.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 30.7 | 5.9 | 68 | 18 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 557.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Barakin Acha?
Now 31.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 4.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.5 to 31.9 C, max wind 4.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 674 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 Barakin Acha today?
Sunrise around 06:15 and sunset around 18:01 (local time). Day length about 11h 46m.
What is the local time in Barakin Acha?
Local time is 01:00. Time zone: Africa/Lagos (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Barakin Acha?
Barakin Acha is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Barakin Acha?
DEM 1,296 m.
Where is Barakin Acha located?
It is at 9.85723, 8.82850 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Barakin Acha in?
It is in Nigeria.