Location & Surroundings
Obuasi is a settlement in Greater Accra, Ghana, at 89 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Taifa, 8 km to the south. The national capital Accra is 21 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kotoka International Airport, 17 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
5° 44' 1" N, 0° 15' 3" W
- Elevation DEM: 89 m
- Timezone Africa/Accra
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 139 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Cedi (GHS)
- Phone Prefix +233
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:51
- Sunrise 05:45
- Sunset 17:43
- Day length 11 h 57 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Obuasi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Obuasi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 33.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 W/m2.
Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (254 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
20 %
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 | 24.6 | 0.9 | 254 | 91 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 20 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 33.3 | 2.9 | 156 | 46 | 1,012.0 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 7 | 599.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.2 | 4.1 | 178 | 67 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 531.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 1.8 | 194 | 81 | 1,012.7 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 1.4 | 204 | 88 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 33.1 | 3.8 | 149 | 48 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 609.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.9 | 3.9 | 179 | 69 | 1,011.4 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 5 | 524.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.0 | 2.5 | 219 | 83 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.8 | 1.6 | 268 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 33.7 | 2.7 | 181 | 49 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 605.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 27.6 | 4.3 | 191 | 73 | 1,011.0 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 12 | 514.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.9 | 2.7 | 243 | 85 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.8 | 2.4 | 235 | 92 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 36 | 0.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Obuasi?
Now 24.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.6 to 33.3 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 600 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 Obuasi today?
Sunrise around 05:45 and sunset around 17:43 (local time). Day length about 11h 58m.
What is the local time in Obuasi?
Local time is 12:51. Time zone: Africa/Accra (UTC+00:00).
What type of place is Obuasi?
Obuasi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Obuasi?
DEM 89 m.
Where is Obuasi located?
It is at 5.73370, -0.25081 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Obuasi in?
It is in Ghana.