Location & Surroundings
Akobo is a town in South Sudan with 1,000 inhabitants, at 410 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gambela, about 180 km to the east. The national capital Juba is about 365 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Akobo Airport, 3 km away.
Also known as: Akobo State
Overview
Akobo County is county in Jonglei, South Sudan.
It is located in Jonglei, South Sudan.
The elevation is around 410 metre.
Also known as: CA Akobo (comtat)
Basic Data
- Country South Sudan
- Located in Jonglei
- Type historical first-order administrative division (ADM1H)
- a former first-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
7° 48' 0" N, 33° 0' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 410 m
- Timezone Africa/Juba
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Population 1,000
- Pop. Density 810 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Pound (SSP)
- Phone Prefix +211
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:08
- Sunrise 05:36
- Sunset 17:45
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Akobo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akobo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 40.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 3.8 mm. Solar peaks near 857 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
2.0 m/s NE (29 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,008.9 hPa
Clouds
77 %
Precip
3.76 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 | 2.0 | 29 | 72 | 1,008.9 | - / 0.00 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 28.8 | 2.3 | 122 | 59 | 1,011.7 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 83 | 70.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 40.9 | 0.4 | 243 | 24 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 43 | 857.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 2.9 | 116 | 83 | 1,008.1 | 1.95 / 1.95 | 71 | 175.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.8 | 2.1 | 144 | 89 | 1,008.0 | 1.81 / 3.76 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.6 | 4.7 | 154 | 67 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 63 | 60.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 37.4 | 3.5 | 206 | 30 | 1,005.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 38 | 812.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.0 | 7.1 | 70 | 93 | 1,012.0 | 1.85 / 1.85 | 100 | 211.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.8 | 2.1 | 152 | 86 | 1,009.7 | 2.37 / 4.22 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.0 | 1.4 | 129 | 64 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 37 | 58.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 37.2 | 1.9 | 169 | 29 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 817.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 1.0 | 150 | 84 | 1,010.9 | 2.10 / 2.10 | 51 | 109.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.3 | 0.1 | 85 | 93 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.82 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akobo?
Now 24.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.8 to 40.9 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 3.8 mm. Solar peaks near 857 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.8 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Akobo today?
Sunrise around 05:36 and sunset around 17:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Akobo?
Local time is 10:08. Time zone: Africa/Juba (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Akobo?
Akobo is a historical first-order administrative division.
How many people live in Akobo?
Population about 1,000.
What is the elevation of Akobo?
DEM 410 m.
Where is Akobo located?
It is at 7.80000, 33.00000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akobo in?
It is in South Sudan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)