Location & Surroundings
Akanyo is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 963 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nebbi, 14 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is about 290 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kabalega Falls Airport, 40 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° 31' 55" N, 31° 12' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 963 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,371 p/km²
- Built-up 7.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:57
- Sunrise 06:44
- Sunset 18:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akanyo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akanyo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 3.5 mm. Solar peaks near 529 W/m2.
Temperature
20.0 C
Wind
1.5 m/s W (269 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.50 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 | 20.0 | 1.5 | 269 | 88 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.5 | 0.3 | 246 | 87 | 1,016.5 | 0.78 / 0.78 | 100 | 6.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.1 | 2.5 | 85 | 47 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.42 | 100 | 528.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.0 | 1.9 | 225 | 83 | 1,013.3 | 1.23 / 1.65 | 100 | 130.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.3 | 1.5 | 146 | 95 | 1,013.2 | 1.85 / 3.50 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 3.1 | 187 | 89 | 1,015.7 | 0.41 / 3.91 | 100 | 15.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.8 | 1.4 | 167 | 69 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 91 | 121.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.4 | 2.2 | 209 | 63 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 23 | 224.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.3 | 0.7 | 265 | 73 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.0 | 1.6 | 33 | 62 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 68.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.1 | 0.9 | 145 | 36 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 890.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 1.2 | 297 | 55 | 1,011.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 65 | 198.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.2 | 0.9 | 228 | 69 | 1,011.9 | 0.03 / 0.09 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-17 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akanyo?
Now 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.3 to 29.1 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 3.5 mm. Solar peaks near 529 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akanyo today?
Sunrise around 06:44 and sunset around 18:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Akanyo?
Local time is 08:57. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Akanyo?
Akanyo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akanyo?
DEM 963 m.
Where is Akanyo located?
It is at 2.53194, 31.20598 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akanyo in?
It is in Uganda.