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

  • 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

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Weather in Akanu

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akanu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 34.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 34.5 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 584 W/m2.

Temperature
34.4 C
Wind
2.8 m/s S (170 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,010.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 34.4 2.8 170 48 1,010.3 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 27.9 4.3 173 75 1,010.5 0.06 / 0.06 97 493.4 n/a
12h 26.0 3.1 223 87 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
18h 24.7 1.9 234 93 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 43 0.4 n/a
Tomorrow 34.5 2.3 152 47 1,009.9 0.00 / 0.00 54 583.8 n/a
30h 27.8 4.7 169 74 1,010.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 507.1 n/a
36h 26.1 2.5 191 82 1,012.1 0.06 / 0.06 62 0.0 n/a
42h 24.8 1.7 246 89 1,011.8 0.00 / 0.00 47 0.3 n/a
Saturday 34.6 3.2 158 46 1,009.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 583.1 n/a
54h 28.0 4.7 170 68 1,010.3 0.00 / 0.00 7 505.5 n/a
60h 26.0 3.3 217 85 1,011.7 0.00 / 0.00 2 0.0 n/a
66h 24.8 2.0 241 92 1,012.6 0.06 / 0.06 25 0.3 n/a
Sunday 34.1 4.9 156 47 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.06 3 602.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akanu?
Now 34.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 24.7 to 34.5 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 584 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 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 21:15. 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.

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Sources

Last updated 2019-12-06
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2589851

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