Location & Surroundings
Acha is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 691 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Arua, 39 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 330 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Arua Airport, 39 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' 40" N, 31° 15' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 691 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 259 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:32
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Acha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Acha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 697 W/m2.
Temperature
21.3 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SW (204 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
0.20 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 | 21.3 | 1.2 | 204 | 84 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 2.7 | 164 | 77 | 1,018.3 | 1.13 / 1.13 | 33 | 85.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.6 | 1.2 | 238 | 73 | 1,012.9 | 3.10 / 4.24 | 94 | 697.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.0 | 0.4 | 231 | 87 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 2.35 | 95 | 33.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.1 | 0.9 | 234 | 92 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.0 | 1.3 | 173 | 77 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 88.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 32.9 | 1.8 | 121 | 37 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 814.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 1.0 | 331 | 62 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 147.3 | n/a |
| Monday | 21.8 | 1.4 | 221 | 72 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.7 | 2.1 | 158 | 60 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 89.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 34.8 | 0.2 | 66 | 31 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 833.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.0 | 1.7 | 50 | 65 | 1,009.7 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 50 | 64.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.2 | 1.5 | 237 | 86 | 1,009.9 | 2.00 / 2.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Acha?
Now 21.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 697 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 Acha today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Acha?
Local time is 10:32. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Acha?
Acha is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Acha?
DEM 691 m.
Where is Acha located?
It is at 2.96098, 31.26047 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Acha in?
It is in Uganda.