Location & Surroundings
Akura is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 1,090 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lira, 26 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is about 235 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lira Airport, 25 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° 20' 43" N, 33° 7' 1" E
- Elevation DEM: 1090 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 182 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:13
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Nearby
Weather in Akura
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akura, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 30.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 903 W/m2.
Temperature
30.2 C
Wind
2.7 m/s NE (61 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,007.9 hPa
Clouds
83 %
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 | 30.2 | 2.7 | 61 | 33 | 1,007.9 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.7 | 1.5 | 108 | 40 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 108.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 2.1 | 180 | 69 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 2.5 | 155 | 53 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 108.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.3 | 2.1 | 135 | 23 | 1,006.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 60 | 903.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 2.2 | 179 | 43 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 213.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 1.3 | 140 | 66 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.2 | 2.2 | 108 | 44 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 107.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 33.0 | 2.5 | 46 | 24 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 788.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.2 | 1.8 | 118 | 39 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 59.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.1 | 1.3 | 99 | 52 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.0 | 4.1 | 83 | 41 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 41 | 93.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 32.6 | 2.7 | 68 | 27 | 1,004.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 697.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-03 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akura?
Now 30.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 34.3 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 903 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 Akura today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Akura?
Local time is 02:13. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Akura?
Akura is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akura?
DEM 1,090 m.
Where is Akura located?
It is at 2.34527, 33.11681 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akura in?
It is in Uganda.