Location & Surroundings
Apaka is a locality in Northern Region, Uganda, at 946 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gulu, 44 km to the southeast. The national capital Kampala is about 315 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gulu Airport, 39 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° 5' 12" N, 32° 3' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 946 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:41
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Nearby
Weather in Apaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Apaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 28.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 443 W/m2.
Temperature
28.1 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SW (236 deg)
Humidity
51 %
Pressure
1,010.9 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 | 28.1 | 1.6 | 236 | 51 | 1,010.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.6 | 2.0 | 90 | 97 | 1,015.6 | 15.72 / 15.72 | 100 | 48.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.5 | 2.9 | 124 | 93 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 1.8 | 136 | 81 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.32 | 100 | 28.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.1 | 2.3 | 182 | 51 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 443.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.1 | 0.7 | 13 | 95 | 1,013.9 | 1.16 / 1.16 | 100 | 170.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.0 | 0.7 | 189 | 91 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 2.0 | 93 | 68 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 98.7 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 33.7 | 1.6 | 51 | 31 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 902.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.2 | 0.9 | 208 | 60 | 1,010.7 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 53 | 224.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 1.6 | 192 | 85 | 1,010.5 | 0.84 / 0.93 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.3 | 3.0 | 115 | 50 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 99.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 34.6 | 1.8 | 82 | 27 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 904.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Apaka?
Now 28.1 C with overcast skies and a 1.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.5 to 28.1 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 443 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 Apaka today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Apaka?
Local time is 01:41. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Apaka?
Apaka is a locality.
What is the elevation of Apaka?
DEM 946 m.
Where is Apaka located?
It is at 3.08668, 32.06083 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Apaka in?
It is in Uganda.