Location & Surroundings
Akaba is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 963 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nebbi, 7 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 290 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kabalega Falls Airport, 43 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° 29' 25" N, 31° 8' 55" E
- Elevation DEM: 963 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 803 p/km²
- Built-up 3.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:23
- Sunrise 06:40
- Sunset 18:48
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akaba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akaba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 29.4 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 761 W/m2.
Temperature
22.9 C
Wind
0.8 m/s E (107 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,016.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.15 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 | 22.9 | 0.8 | 107 | 61 | 1,016.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.4 | 0.3 | 44 | 43 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 760.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.2 | 3.0 | 255 | 59 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 224.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.2 | 1.2 | 218 | 66 | 1,011.3 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.7 | 0.9 | 101 | 60 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 89 | 60.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.3 | 4.0 | 148 | 26 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 883.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 2.1 | 228 | 50 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 225.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.8 | 0.7 | 246 | 60 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.3 | 2.5 | 125 | 50 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 92.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.9 | 3.1 | 150 | 25 | 1,006.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 914.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.5 | 2.0 | 232 | 42 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 253.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.2 | 1.6 | 212 | 52 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.7 | 2.2 | 122 | 42 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 83.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akaba?
Now 22.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.8 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.2 to 29.4 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 761 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 Akaba today?
Sunrise around 06:40 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Akaba?
Local time is 15:23. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Akaba?
Akaba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akaba?
DEM 963 m.
Where is Akaba located?
It is at 2.49037, 31.14871 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akaba in?
It is in Uganda.