Location & Surroundings
Awir is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 1,051 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Apac, 14 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 185 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lira Airport, 42 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
1° 57' 55" N, 32° 39' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 1051 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 616 p/km²
- Built-up 5.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:38
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Weather in Awir
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Awir, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 27.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 723 W/m2.
Temperature
20.0 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SW (222 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,013.5 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 20.0 | 1.8 | 222 | 92 | 1,013.5 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.8 | 0.7 | 4 | 93 | 1,013.9 | 0.90 / 0.90 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.7 | 1.4 | 316 | 82 | 1,017.5 | 0.00 / 0.75 | 100 | 83.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.9 | 1.9 | 56 | 50 | 1,011.3 | 0.85 / 1.60 | 100 | 722.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 1.3 | 293 | 71 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 74.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.6 | 1.6 | 328 | 80 | 1,014.3 | 0.03 / 0.07 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.5 | 1.3 | 48 | 61 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 93.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.2 | 3.1 | 162 | 35 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 779.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.2 | 2.4 | 336 | 88 | 1,013.9 | 2.02 / 2.02 | 100 | 145.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.4 | 1.4 | 331 | 83 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 0.6 | 329 | 67 | 1,016.2 | 0.17 / 0.22 | 18 | 101.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.5 | 2.5 | 327 | 50 | 1,009.7 | 0.41 / 0.64 | 65 | 640.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.3 | 2.0 | 314 | 92 | 1,013.9 | 0.48 / 1.11 | 100 | 170.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Awir?
Now 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.8 to 27.9 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 723 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 Awir today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Awir?
Local time is 07:38. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Awir?
Awir is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Awir?
DEM 1,051 m.
Where is Awir located?
It is at 1.96524, 32.66212 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Awir in?
It is in Uganda.