Location & Surroundings
Akura is a fourth-order administrative division in Northern Region, Uganda, at 1,073 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lira, 28 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 230 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lira Airport, 27 km away.
Overview
Akura is a sub-county of Uganda.
It is located in Uganda.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 19' 25" N, 33° 8' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 1073 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 271 p/km²
- Built-up 4.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:59
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Subregions (Fifth-order administrative division)
Places in Akura
Others in Akura
Weather in Akura
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akura, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 29.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 796 W/m2.
Temperature
28.0 C
Wind
2.4 m/s E (113 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 28.0 | 2.4 | 113 | 50 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 187 | 67 | 1,013.1 | 0.54 / 0.54 | 95 | 73.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.3 | 2.4 | 165 | 93 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 1.9 | 122 | 64 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 107.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.7 | 2.2 | 66 | 39 | 1,009.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 795.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 1.1 | 85 | 55 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 113.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 2.1 | 84 | 65 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.5 | 2.9 | 118 | 55 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 108.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 33.4 | 4.6 | 63 | 22 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 896.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.7 | 4.6 | 67 | 37 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 159.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 1.3 | 105 | 61 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 2.9 | 92 | 48 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 109.5 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.8 | 4.1 | 62 | 22 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 909.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akura?
Now 28.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.4 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 29.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 796 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 06:28 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Akura?
Local time is 21:59. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Akura?
Akura is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Akura?
DEM 1,073 m.
Where is Akura located?
It is at 2.32354, 33.13768 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akura in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry