Location & Surroundings
Awika is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 1,019 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Aru, 17 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 330 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Arua Airport, 24 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
2° 50' 36" N, 30° 59' 28" E
- Elevation DEM: 1019 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 329 p/km²
- Built-up 8.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:24
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 2 min
Weather in Awika
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Awika, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 27.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 653 W/m2.
Temperature
20.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s W (278 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 0.9 | 278 | 58 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.2 | 1.2 | 237 | 69 | 1,016.2 | 0.13 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 1.7 | 142 | 66 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 63 | 71.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.9 | 1.6 | 25 | 41 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 653.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.2 | 0.4 | 178 | 64 | 1,016.0 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 60 | 145.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.9 | 0.5 | 164 | 86 | 1,015.9 | 0.17 / 0.26 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 1.4 | 101 | 75 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 71 | 59.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.4 | 1.5 | 113 | 62 | 1,013.0 | 2.78 / 2.84 | 91 | 710.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.9 | 1.5 | 272 | 79 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 1.36 | 41 | 63.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.8 | 1.2 | 229 | 83 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.9 | 2.5 | 128 | 71 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 89.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.6 | 2.9 | 119 | 43 | 1,010.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 87 | 825.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.3 | 1.0 | 273 | 68 | 1,013.3 | 0.05 / 0.07 | 22 | 145.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Awika?
Now 20.7 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 27.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 653 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Awika today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 02m.
What is the local time in Awika?
Local time is 08:24. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Awika?
Awika is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Awika?
DEM 1,019 m.
Where is Awika located?
It is at 2.84346, 30.99105 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Awika in?
It is in Uganda.