Location & Surroundings
Achaba is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 1,042 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Opit, 28 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 230 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lira Airport, 52 km away.
Also known as: Achara
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° 21' 46" N, 32° 27' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 1042 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 695 p/km²
- Built-up 5.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:32
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Achaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Achaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 31.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 740 W/m2.
Temperature
18.9 C
Wind
1.0 m/s E (96 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,010.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 18.9 | 1.0 | 96 | 59 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.5 | 3.8 | 73 | 44 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 39 | 83.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.8 | 2.3 | 83 | 28 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 739.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 2.4 | 104 | 43 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 62 | 96.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.3 | 1.5 | 111 | 61 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 2.1 | 107 | 53 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 29.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.0 | 3.0 | 93 | 25 | 1,004.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 730.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 2.4 | 109 | 54 | 1,009.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 66 | 54.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.2 | 1.5 | 116 | 60 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.0 | 3.3 | 108 | 52 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 67.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 31.5 | 1.2 | 73 | 31 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 670.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.1 | 0.7 | 140 | 58 | 1,010.6 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 100 | 70.2 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.3 | 1.3 | 218 | 86 | 1,012.4 | 0.80 / 0.97 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Achaba?
Now 18.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 31.8 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 740 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 Achaba today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Achaba?
Local time is 12:32. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Achaba?
Achaba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Achaba?
DEM 1,042 m.
Where is Achaba located?
It is at 2.36268, 32.45687 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Achaba in?
It is in Uganda.