Location & Surroundings
Akwijit is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,104 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Soroti, 25 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is about 210 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Soroti Airport, 24 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 55' 48" N, 33° 32' 27" E
- Elevation DEM: 1104 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 266 p/km²
- Built-up 5.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:54
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Weather in Akwijit
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Akwijit, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 34.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 927 W/m2.
Temperature
33.6 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (196 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,006.6 hPa
Clouds
91 %
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 | 33.6 | 1.2 | 196 | 29 | 1,006.6 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 1.4 | 174 | 62 | 1,011.1 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 71 | 190.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 3.0 | 336 | 75 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 2.0 | 112 | 53 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 101.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.1 | 0.8 | 142 | 25 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 926.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.9 | 1.3 | 132 | 42 | 1,009.7 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 172.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 2.7 | 2 | 55 | 1,009.8 | 0.08 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.4 | 3.8 | 69 | 51 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 18 | 105.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.2 | 3.7 | 94 | 35 | 1,007.3 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 89 | 790.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 3.3 | 131 | 76 | 1,012.5 | 2.66 / 2.77 | 70 | 57.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 0.9 | 36 | 71 | 1,011.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 30 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 1.8 | 118 | 52 | 1,014.5 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 100.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.4 | 2.6 | 202 | 30 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 852.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Akwijit?
Now 33.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 34.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 927 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 Akwijit today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Akwijit?
Local time is 22:54. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Akwijit?
Akwijit is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Akwijit?
DEM 1,104 m.
Where is Akwijit located?
It is at 1.92995, 33.54097 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Akwijit in?
It is in Uganda.