Location & Surroundings
Alwi is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 748 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pakwach, 15 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is about 275 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kabalega Falls Airport, 21 km away.
Also known as: Alui · Alwii
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
2° 27' 42" N, 31° 21' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 748 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 820 p/km²
- Built-up 6.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:20
- Sunrise 06:46
- Sunset 18:56
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Alwi
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Alwi, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 834 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
1.2 m/s S (159 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,011.8 hPa
Clouds
67 %
Precip
2.27 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 | 20.7 | 1.2 | 159 | 85 | 1,011.8 | - / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 1.3 | 137 | 70 | 1,014.7 | 0.62 / 0.62 | 36 | 35.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 34.5 | 2.5 | 141 | 29 | 1,007.3 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 82 | 833.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.1 | 2.5 | 184 | 64 | 1,010.3 | 0.10 / 0.14 | 92 | 134.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 0.7 | 253 | 82 | 1,012.0 | 2.12 / 2.27 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.7 | 2.1 | 155 | 69 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 1.15 | 13 | 80.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 35.2 | 2.1 | 157 | 29 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 56 | 865.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.0 | 1.6 | 245 | 73 | 1,011.1 | 0.74 / 0.76 | 11 | 162.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 20.5 | 1.1 | 181 | 84 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.63 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 1.4 | 340 | 70 | 1,014.3 | 0.66 / 1.29 | 100 | 53.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.4 | 1.9 | 208 | 35 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 64 | 547.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.3 | 1.9 | 194 | 74 | 1,011.4 | 0.75 / 0.85 | 34 | 210.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.9 | 1.3 | 232 | 83 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.49 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Alwi?
Now 20.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 34.5 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. Precip around 2.3 mm. Solar peaks near 834 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Alwi today?
Sunrise around 06:46 and sunset around 18:56 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Alwi?
Local time is 10:20. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Alwi?
Alwi is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Alwi?
DEM 748 m.
Where is Alwi located?
It is at 2.46180, 31.36262 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Alwi in?
It is in Uganda.