Location & Surroundings
Akanu is a settlement in Volta, Ghana, at 59 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dzodze, 3 km to the southwest. The national capital Accra is about 155 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Lome-Tokoin Airport, 27 km away.
Overview
Akanu is human settlement in Ketu North Municipal District, Volta Region, Ghana.
It is located in Ketu North Municipal District, Ghana, Africa.
Basic Data
- Country Ghana
- Located in Ketu North 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
6° 14' 58" N, 1° 1' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 59 m
- Timezone Africa/Accra
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 100 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Cedi (GHS)
- Phone Prefix +233
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:00
- Sunrise 05:41
- Sunset 17:37
- Day length 11 h 56 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akanu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akanu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 34.5 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 606 W/m2.
Temperature
25.7 C
Wind
1.9 m/s SW (220 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
4 %
Precip
0.37 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 | 25.7 | 1.9 | 220 | 86 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 2.0 | 221 | 91 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.5 | 1.3 | 156 | 48 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 606.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.2 | 4.1 | 174 | 70 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 501.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 2.7 | 221 | 87 | 1,011.1 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 2.5 | 216 | 88 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.2 | 3.0 | 221 | 57 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 369.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.8 | 4.2 | 197 | 77 | 1,009.4 | 1.10 / 1.10 | 19 | 270.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.7 | 2.6 | 224 | 89 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.12 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.9 | 2.1 | 227 | 92 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 0.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.7 | 3.5 | 194 | 53 | 1,010.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 97 | 493.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.4 | 4.1 | 186 | 76 | 1,009.9 | 1.15 / 1.16 | 13 | 256.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 25.6 | 2.6 | 222 | 90 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akanu?
Now 25.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.8 to 34.5 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. Precip around 0.4 mm. Solar peaks near 606 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akanu today?
Sunrise around 05:41 and sunset around 17:37 (local time). Day length about 11h 56m.
What is the local time in Akanu?
Local time is 07:00. Time zone: Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Akanu?
Akanu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akanu?
DEM 59 m.
Where is Akanu located?
It is at 6.24944, 1.02194 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akanu in?
It is in Ghana.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry