Location & Surroundings
Akuru is a locality in Northern Region, Uganda, at 914 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kitgum, 24 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is about 325 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kitgum Airport, 24 km away.
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 14' 9" N, 32° 40' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 914 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 12 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:03
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other localitys nearby
Nearby
Weather in Akuru
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akuru, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 34.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 817 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
1.0 m/s NW (333 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,015.6 hPa
Clouds
63 %
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 | 24.2 | 1.0 | 333 | 75 | 1,015.6 | - / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 34.0 | 1.7 | 324 | 29 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 817.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.1 | 0.4 | 236 | 84 | 1,013.4 | 2.45 / 2.45 | 74 | 56.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.4 | 0.7 | 259 | 91 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 1.21 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 1.0 | 98 | 73 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 82.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.5 | 0.3 | 350 | 24 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 806.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.7 | 1.2 | 184 | 68 | 1,011.5 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 68 | 89.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 0.4 | 190 | 85 | 1,012.1 | 0.16 / 0.54 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.4 | 0.9 | 124 | 61 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 94.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.2 | 1.5 | 259 | 25 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 844.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 2.9 | 264 | 83 | 1,012.3 | 0.96 / 0.96 | 100 | 99.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.3 | 0.6 | 332 | 88 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 26.8 | 2.0 | 77 | 51 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 95.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akuru?
Now 24.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.0 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 34.0 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 817 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 Akuru today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Akuru?
Local time is 15:03. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Akuru?
Akuru is a locality.
What is the elevation of Akuru?
DEM 914 m.
Where is Akuru located?
It is at 3.23579, 32.67727 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akuru in?
It is in Uganda.