Location & Surroundings
Akantin is a settlement in Eastern, Ghana, at 210 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Akwatia, 13 km to the west. The national capital Accra is 75 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kotoka International Airport, 74 km away.
Also known as: Akanten
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
6° 0' 49" N, 0° 41' 25" W
- Elevation DEM: 210 m
- Timezone Africa/Accra
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 591 p/km²
- Built-up 8.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Cedi (GHS)
- Phone Prefix +233
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:16
- Sunrise 05:47
- Sunset 17:47
- Day length 12 h 0 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Akantin
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akantin, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 3.1 mm. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Temperature
22.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s S (179 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
81 %
Precip
3.13 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 | 22.8 | 0.8 | 179 | 99 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.1 | 0.3 | 258 | 98 | 1,012.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 19 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.8 | 1.9 | 154 | 50 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 614.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.8 | 1.3 | 163 | 89 | 1,011.1 | 2.45 / 2.45 | 80 | 376.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.7 | 0.9 | 183 | 98 | 1,013.3 | 0.67 / 3.13 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 0.5 | 304 | 99 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 40 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.7 | 1.5 | 148 | 49 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 611.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 2.2 | 154 | 92 | 1,011.1 | 1.42 / 1.42 | 29 | 513.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.1 | 1.1 | 217 | 99 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 0.7 | 255 | 99 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.4 | 1.5 | 140 | 76 | 1,013.7 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 100 | 312.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 1.4 | 170 | 91 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 182.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.3 | 0.8 | 202 | 95 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-19 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akantin?
Now 22.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 22.1 to 32.8 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 3.1 mm. Solar peaks near 614 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akantin today?
Sunrise around 05:47 and sunset around 17:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 00m.
What is the local time in Akantin?
Local time is 08:16. Time zone: Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Akantin?
Akantin is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akantin?
DEM 210 m.
Where is Akantin located?
It is at 6.01361, -0.69034 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akantin in?
It is in Ghana.