Location & Surroundings
Akum is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,058 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kumi, 19 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is about 215 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Soroti Airport, 50 km away.
Also known as: Kakum
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
-
Coordinates
1° 35' 29" N, 34° 2' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 1058 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 331 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:58
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Akum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 32.7 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 838 W/m2.
Temperature
25.2 C
Wind
1.4 m/s E (93 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
72 %
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 | 25.2 | 1.4 | 93 | 58 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 32.7 | 4.4 | 155 | 30 | 1,007.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 92 | 837.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 4.0 | 216 | 64 | 1,013.3 | 0.42 / 0.43 | 100 | 89.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 0.8 | 171 | 74 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 26.0 | 3.1 | 28 | 48 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 92.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.3 | 2.5 | 202 | 22 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 831.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.3 | 1.9 | 227 | 52 | 1,011.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 100 | 117.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.6 | 0.8 | 7 | 57 | 1,011.5 | 0.02 / 0.11 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 25.3 | 2.4 | 48 | 45 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 59 | 43.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 34.5 | 2.5 | 309 | 23 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 91 | 650.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.7 | 94 | 59 | 1,011.1 | 0.41 / 0.43 | 32 | 88.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.8 | 1.4 | 195 | 81 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.8 | 1.4 | 159 | 63 | 1,015.1 | 0.44 / 0.70 | 100 | 54.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akum?
Now 25.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 32.7 C, max wind 4.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 838 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 Akum today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Akum?
Local time is 14:58. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Akum?
Akum is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akum?
DEM 1,058 m.
Where is Akum located?
It is at 1.59139, 34.04889 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akum in?
It is in Uganda.