Location & Surroundings
Achaba is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 1,071 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Opit, 24 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 230 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gulu Airport, 50 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° 23' 46" N, 32° 28' 5" E
- Elevation DEM: 1071 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 493 p/km²
- Built-up 4.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:16
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Achaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Achaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 31.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 709 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SE (148 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,011.0 hPa
Clouds
26 %
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 | 22.2 | 1.8 | 148 | 50 | 1,011.0 | - / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 1.2 | 114 | 57 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 4.1 | 81 | 43 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 93.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.6 | 2.2 | 72 | 27 | 1,006.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 709.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.0 | 1.7 | 105 | 46 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 82.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 1.5 | 107 | 55 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 73 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 2.3 | 94 | 51 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 42.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 33.0 | 2.7 | 92 | 25 | 1,004.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 668.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 24.8 | 3.3 | 92 | 47 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 141.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.2 | 1.3 | 118 | 69 | 1,009.6 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 3.0 | 117 | 54 | 1,012.5 | 0.08 / 0.35 | 100 | 86.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.6 | 1.2 | 77 | 31 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 669.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 22.9 | 0.7 | 57 | 51 | 1,010.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 96 | 49.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Achaba?
Now 22.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 31.6 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 709 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 04:16. 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 1,071 m.
Where is Achaba located?
It is at 2.39618, 32.46817 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Achaba in?
It is in Uganda.