Location & Surroundings
Abala is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 1,071 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lira, 22 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is about 235 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lira Airport, 21 km away.
Also known as: Apala
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
2° 22' 58" N, 33° 2' 42" E
- Elevation DEM: 1071 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 321 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:26
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Abala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Abala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 508 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NW (308 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,017.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.23 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 | 20.7 | 1.4 | 308 | 80 | 1,017.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 2.6 | 349 | 49 | 1,012.3 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 100 | 507.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.8 | 2.2 | 81 | 94 | 1,017.2 | 1.29 / 1.39 | 100 | 50.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.5 | 1.0 | 117 | 92 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 1.4 | 108 | 88 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 100 | 20.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.9 | 1.3 | 18 | 64 | 1,013.7 | 2.20 / 2.43 | 78 | 420.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 3.0 | 186 | 94 | 1,017.6 | 4.81 / 7.24 | 100 | 108.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.0 | 1.8 | 132 | 94 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.4 | 1.6 | 104 | 83 | 1,019.2 | 0.65 / 0.65 | 75 | 70.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 1.9 | 14 | 54 | 1,013.7 | 0.92 / 1.57 | 82 | 484.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 1.2 | 200 | 71 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 76 | 145.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.2 | 1.5 | 156 | 90 | 1,015.3 | 0.02 / 0.08 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 23.3 | 2.5 | 115 | 69 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 101.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Abala?
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 26.5 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 508 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Abala today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Abala?
Local time is 16:26. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Abala?
Abala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Abala?
DEM 1,071 m.
Where is Abala located?
It is at 2.38278, 33.04500 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Abala in?
It is in Uganda.