Location & Surroundings
Achuna is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,137 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Soroti, 33 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is about 210 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Soroti Airport, 32 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
1° 59' 16" N, 33° 30' 23" E
- Elevation DEM: 1137 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 185 p/km²
- Built-up 2.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:58
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Achuna
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Achuna, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 26.7 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. Precip around 5.7 mm. Solar peaks near 796 W/m2.
Temperature
19.7 C
Wind
1.7 m/s W (265 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
5.72 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 | 19.7 | 1.7 | 265 | 90 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.3 | 2.0 | 290 | 77 | 1,016.8 | 4.81 / 4.81 | 100 | 70.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.7 | 2.1 | 287 | 58 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 4.81 | 99 | 796.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.2 | 4.7 | 122 | 96 | 1,015.8 | 7.78 / 12.59 | 100 | 121.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.3 | 2.0 | 339 | 91 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 5.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.2 | 4.0 | 24 | 76 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 99.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.0 | 2.8 | 27 | 40 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 888.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.2 | 2.4 | 148 | 66 | 1,013.1 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 72 | 164.8 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 21.0 | 1.8 | 18 | 80 | 1,011.9 | 1.03 / 1.18 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.2 | 5.1 | 33 | 50 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 109.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.3 | 2.6 | 30 | 30 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 916.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 3.2 | 158 | 56 | 1,010.9 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 98 | 227.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.6 | 1.3 | 332 | 63 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Achuna?
Now 19.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 26.7 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. Precip around 5.7 mm. Solar peaks near 796 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Achuna today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Achuna?
Local time is 13:58. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Achuna?
Achuna is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Achuna?
DEM 1,137 m.
Where is Achuna located?
It is at 1.98774, 33.50635 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Achuna in?
It is in Uganda.