Location & Surroundings
Abarua is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 674 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Arua, 51 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 325 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Arua Airport, 51 km away.
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° 57' 1" N, 31° 22' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 674 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 554 p/km²
- Built-up 2.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:40
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Arua
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Arua, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 33.9 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 785 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (217 deg)
Humidity
69 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 24.7 | 0.5 | 217 | 69 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.9 | 0.7 | 214 | 81 | 1,010.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.1 | 0.3 | 233 | 68 | 1,014.1 | 0.35 / 0.38 | 29 | 94.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.9 | 0.7 | 310 | 41 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 37 | 784.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.9 | 1.1 | 203 | 58 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 52 | 208.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 2.8 | 174 | 80 | 1,010.6 | 0.35 / 0.36 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 2.6 | 156 | 72 | 1,013.5 | 0.58 / 0.94 | 96 | 88.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 34.8 | 2.8 | 164 | 32 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 881.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.2 | 0.8 | 227 | 58 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 232.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.1 | 0.9 | 96 | 77 | 1,009.0 | 0.67 / 0.67 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.8 | 0.7 | 81 | 83 | 1,012.7 | 1.06 / 1.73 | 100 | 18.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.3 | 2.2 | 246 | 46 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 432.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.5 | 1.5 | 226 | 69 | 1,011.1 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 98 | 218.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Arua?
Now 24.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 33.9 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 785 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 Arua today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Arua?
Local time is 05:40. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Arua?
Arua is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Arua?
DEM 674 m.
Where is Arua located?
It is at 2.95040, 31.36674 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Arua in?
It is in Uganda.