Location & Surroundings
Akure is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,115 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dokolo, 17 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 195 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Soroti Airport, 37 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
1° 53' 0" N, 33° 20' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1115 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 441 p/km²
- Built-up 3.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:32
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Akure
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akure, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.4 C with overcast skies and a 5.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 33.3 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 848 W/m2.
Temperature
31.4 C
Wind
5.0 m/s SW (220 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,008.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 31.4 | 5.0 | 220 | 33 | 1,008.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.1 | 2.6 | 317 | 64 | 1,011.8 | 0.43 / 0.43 | 100 | 120.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.9 | 1.9 | 347 | 63 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.5 | 3.4 | 26 | 42 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 94.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.3 | 1.5 | 197 | 23 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 848.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.2 | 2.9 | 334 | 41 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 92.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 2.6 | 0 | 58 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 3.1 | 55 | 37 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 82.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 33.4 | 0.6 | 36 | 23 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 832.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.3 | 2.5 | 46 | 38 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 72.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 2.6 | 34 | 46 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.6 | 2.7 | 76 | 36 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 100.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.6 | 1.4 | 177 | 24 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 780.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akure?
Now 31.4 C with overcast skies and a 5.0 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 21.9 to 33.3 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 848 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 Akure today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Akure?
Local time is 22:32. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Akure?
Akure is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Akure?
DEM 1,115 m.
Where is Akure located?
It is at 1.88333, 33.33333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akure in?
It is in Uganda.