Location & Surroundings
Akia is a hill in Northern Region, Uganda, at 1,111 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lira, 7 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 220 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lira Airport, 6 km away.
Basic Data
- Type hill (HLL)
- a rounded elevation of limited extent rising above the surrounding land with local relief of less than 300m
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 15' 0" N, 32° 58' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1111 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 358 p/km²
- Built-up 4.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:59
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Nearby
Weather in Akia
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akia, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 34.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 630 W/m2.
Temperature
34.1 C
Wind
2.5 m/s NE (35 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,006.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 34.1 | 2.5 | 35 | 25 | 1,006.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 2.1 | 307 | 49 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 155.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 2.0 | 72 | 49 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 2.7 | 80 | 49 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 99.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.8 | 1.4 | 239 | 37 | 1,007.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 629.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.0 | 3.3 | 161 | 90 | 1,015.1 | 2.26 / 2.27 | 97 | 127.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.7 | 2.4 | 32 | 91 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.92 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.2 | 2.8 | 105 | 56 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 85.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 30.9 | 3.4 | 191 | 32 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 775.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.0 | 0.5 | 131 | 46 | 1,010.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 67.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 1.7 | 41 | 43 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 2.1 | 69 | 41 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 83.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.9 | 1.1 | 20 | 19 | 1,006.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 890.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akia?
Now 34.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 34.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 630 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 Akia today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Akia?
Local time is 21:59. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Akia?
Akia is a hill.
What is the elevation of Akia?
DEM 1,111 m.
Where is Akia located?
It is at 2.25000, 32.96667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akia in?
It is in Uganda.