Location & Surroundings
Alwa is a fourth-order administrative division in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,124 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dokolo, 6 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 185 km to the south. The nearest airport is Soroti Airport, 49 km away.
Overview
Alwa is a sub-county of Uganda.
It is located in Uganda.
The elevation is around 1,124 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 50' 34" N, 33° 11' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 1124 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 7 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:39
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:48
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Subregions (Fifth-order administrative division)
Places in Alwa
Weather in Alwa
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alwa, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 859 W/m2.
Temperature
29.6 C
Wind
0.7 m/s SW (246 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,009.2 hPa
Clouds
60 %
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 | 29.6 | 0.7 | 246 | 42 | 1,009.2 | - / 0.00 | 60 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 2.4 | 127 | 74 | 1,013.2 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 100 | 166.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 0.2 | 137 | 85 | 1,012.8 | 0.34 / 0.59 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.4 | 1.7 | 51 | 58 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 90.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.5 | 2.8 | 186 | 33 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 859.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.8 | 5.9 | 136 | 86 | 1,014.0 | 1.64 / 1.64 | 97 | 132.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.2 | 0.9 | 162 | 77 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 0.6 | 195 | 56 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 93.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.4 | 3.3 | 199 | 36 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 813.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 3.6 | 131 | 88 | 1,014.3 | 1.96 / 1.96 | 57 | 116.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.8 | 0.9 | 241 | 85 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.68 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.2 | 1.3 | 54 | 59 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 19 | 95.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 32.1 | 3.9 | 193 | 34 | 1,007.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 48 | 853.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alwa?
Now 29.6 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 32.5 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 859 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 Alwa today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Alwa?
Local time is 22:39. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Alwa?
Alwa is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Alwa?
DEM 1,124 m.
Where is Alwa located?
It is at 1.84288, 33.19359 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alwa in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry