Location & Surroundings
Abim is a town in Northern Region, Uganda with 24,400 inhabitants, at 1,468 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kotido, 59 km to the northeast. The national capital Kampala is about 290 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kotido Airport, 59 km away.
Basic Data
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 42' 6" N, 33° 40' 34" E
- Elevation DEM: 1468 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 24,400
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:35
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:30
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Weather in Abim
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Abim, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 29.6 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 571 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
1.9 m/s S (181 deg)
Humidity
83 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
6 %
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 | 19.6 | 1.9 | 181 | 83 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 1.3 | 89 | 60 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 75.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.6 | 4.7 | 70 | 36 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 571.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.5 | 3.0 | 73 | 50 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 174.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.4 | 1.6 | 80 | 60 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 3.2 | 96 | 46 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 111.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.2 | 5.4 | 70 | 24 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 913.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.9 | 4.9 | 67 | 40 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 222.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 22.6 | 4.1 | 83 | 52 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 4.7 | 80 | 41 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 112.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.7 | 4.9 | 74 | 23 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 910.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 4.2 | 65 | 38 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 222.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.9 | 2.0 | 71 | 55 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Abim?
Now 19.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 29.6 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 571 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 Abim today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:30 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Abim?
Local time is 09:35. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Abim?
Abim is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Abim?
Population about 24,400.
What is the elevation of Abim?
DEM 1,468 m.
Where is Abim located?
It is at 2.70167, 33.67611 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Abim in?
It is in Uganda.