Location & Surroundings
Akropong is a settlement in Central, Ghana, at 65 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Apam, 18 km to the southeast. The national capital Accra is 74 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kotoka International Airport, 78 km away.
Also known as: Akropon
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
5° 24' 59" N, 0° 50' 54" W
- Elevation DEM: 65 m
- Timezone Africa/Accra
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,779 p/km²
- Built-up 7.0%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Cedi (GHS)
- Phone Prefix +233
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:16
- Sunrise 05:50
- Sunset 17:58
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Akropong
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akropong, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 25.3 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 244 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
3.0 m/s W (250 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
93 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 23.2 | 3.0 | 250 | 90 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.2 | 2.2 | 261 | 93 | 1,014.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.3 | 3.4 | 218 | 80 | 1,014.2 | 1.36 / 1.38 | 100 | 243.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 3.6 | 233 | 88 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.67 | 100 | 42.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.4 | 2.6 | 255 | 94 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 2.3 | 277 | 93 | 1,013.9 | 0.01 / 0.03 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.0 | 4.8 | 228 | 67 | 1,013.4 | 0.14 / 0.17 | 98 | 451.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 5.1 | 218 | 82 | 1,012.2 | 0.95 / 1.12 | 86 | 280.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.0 | 3.0 | 238 | 92 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 2.4 | 284 | 95 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 37 | 0.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.7 | 4.1 | 225 | 66 | 1,013.8 | 0.28 / 0.33 | 84 | 498.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.3 | 4.0 | 209 | 86 | 1,013.1 | 0.98 / 1.32 | 33 | 295.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.7 | 2.6 | 244 | 90 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akropong?
Now 23.2 C with overcast skies and a 3.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 25.3 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 244 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 Akropong today?
Sunrise around 05:50 and sunset around 17:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Akropong?
Local time is 11:16. Time zone: Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Akropong?
Akropong is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akropong?
DEM 65 m.
Where is Akropong located?
It is at 5.41632, -0.84832 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akropong in?
It is in Ghana.