Location & Surroundings
Alas is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,098 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Soroti, 28 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is about 220 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Soroti Airport, 27 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° 58' 0" N, 33° 39' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1098 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 468 p/km²
- Built-up 4.9%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:14
- Sunrise 06:26
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Weather in Alas
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alas, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 33.7 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 906 W/m2.
Temperature
33.1 C
Wind
2.6 m/s E (97 deg)
Humidity
25 %
Pressure
1,008.5 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 | 33.1 | 2.6 | 97 | 25 | 1,008.5 | - / 0.00 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 5.1 | 65 | 43 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 136.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.0 | 2.4 | 72 | 56 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.2 | 2.0 | 144 | 54 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 112.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.7 | 3.9 | 50 | 22 | 1,007.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 906.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 5.8 | 54 | 38 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 108.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 2.9 | 61 | 59 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 2.1 | 86 | 48 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 68 | 111.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 34.1 | 3.9 | 46 | 22 | 1,006.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 902.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.1 | 3.6 | 77 | 38 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 135.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.3 | 2.9 | 73 | 53 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.6 | 2.1 | 96 | 44 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 113.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 34.2 | 1.0 | 202 | 20 | 1,005.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 912.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alas?
Now 33.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.0 to 33.7 C, max wind 5.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 906 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 Alas today?
Sunrise around 06:26 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Alas?
Local time is 02:14. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Alas?
Alas is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Alas?
DEM 1,098 m.
Where is Alas located?
It is at 1.96667, 33.65000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alas in?
It is in Uganda.