Location & Surroundings
Obuasi is a settlement in Western, Ghana, at 41 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Shama Junction, 31 km to the south. The national capital Accra is about 155 km to the east. The nearest airport is Takoradi Airport, 48 km away.
Also known as: Oboasi · Obuase
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° 17' 22" N, 1° 35' 27" W
- Elevation DEM: 41 m
- Timezone Africa/Accra
- Time Shift GMT 0 (DST 0)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 298 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Cedi (GHS)
- Phone Prefix +233
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:56
- Sunrise 05:52
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Obuasi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Obuasi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 29.0 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 510 W/m2.
Temperature
21.0 C
Wind
0.6 m/s SW (216 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
54 %
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 | 21.0 | 0.6 | 216 | 94 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 54 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.0 | 4.3 | 192 | 55 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 76 | 509.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.0 | 2.9 | 198 | 78 | 1,013.7 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 33 | 369.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 1.5 | 235 | 94 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.9 | 0.5 | 266 | 98 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.5 | 1.5 | 218 | 46 | 1,014.1 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 31 | 614.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 3.3 | 191 | 74 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 571.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 0.8 | 270 | 86 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.2 | 1.3 | 286 | 90 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.5 | 1.3 | 287 | 46 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 615.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 3.0 | 195 | 74 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 371.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.0 | 1.6 | 220 | 83 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.4 | 1.2 | 269 | 91 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Obuasi?
Now 21.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.6 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 29.0 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 510 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 05:52 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Obuasi?
Local time is 16:56. 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 41 m.
Where is Obuasi located?
It is at 5.28932, -1.59097 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Obuasi in?
It is in Ghana.