Location & Surroundings
Akantem is a settlement in Central, Ghana, at 140 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dunkwa, 14 km to the northwest. The national capital Accra is about 170 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kumasi Airport, 97 km away.
Overview
Akantem is human settlement in Ghana.
It is located in Upper Denkyira East Municipal District, Ghana, Africa.
Basic Data
- Country Ghana
- Located in Upper Denkyira East Municipal District
- 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° 51' 18" N, 1° 42' 42" W
- Elevation DEM: 140 m
- Timezone Africa/Accra
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 13 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Cedi (GHS)
- Phone Prefix +233
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:56
- Sunrise 05:53
- Sunset 18:00
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Akantem
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akantem, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 446 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (245 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,015.5 hPa
Clouds
77 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 21.4 | 1.1 | 245 | 99 | 1,015.5 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 0.8 | 275 | 99 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.9 | 1.6 | 227 | 64 | 1,013.6 | 0.66 / 0.66 | 55 | 445.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 2.2 | 223 | 88 | 1,012.2 | 2.06 / 2.72 | 68 | 438.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.8 | 1.3 | 199 | 98 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 0.9 | 246 | 95 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.6 | 2.5 | 216 | 58 | 1,014.2 | 0.07 / 0.09 | 87 | 302.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 1.7 | 216 | 77 | 1,013.2 | 0.02 / 0.11 | 100 | 175.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.8 | 0.7 | 261 | 93 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.6 | 0.7 | 250 | 98 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.1 | 1.4 | 263 | 47 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 626.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 1.5 | 165 | 67 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 34 | 602.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.8 | 1.0 | 247 | 92 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akantem?
Now 21.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.6 to 28.9 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 446 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 Akantem today?
Sunrise around 05:53 and sunset around 18:00 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Akantem?
Local time is 08:56. Time zone: Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Akantem?
Akantem is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akantem?
DEM 140 m.
Where is Akantem located?
It is at 5.85503, -1.71159 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akantem in?
It is in Ghana.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry