Location & Surroundings
Lukwir is a fifth-order administrative division in Northern Region, Uganda, at 1,058 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Opit, 12 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is about 270 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gulu Airport, 24 km away.
Also known as: Lukwir Parish
Basic Data
- Type fifth-order administrative division (ADM5)
- a subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 43' 20" N, 32° 28' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 1058 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 31 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:23
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Mountains & Terrain in Lukwir
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Alternate Names
Weather in Lukwir
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lukwir, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 30.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 675 W/m2.
Temperature
21.8 C
Wind
0.2 m/s N (1 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.03 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 | 21.8 | 0.2 | 1 | 79 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.1 | 1.3 | 168 | 88 | 1,011.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.4 | 2.3 | 95 | 51 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 101.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 30.7 | 1.3 | 100 | 37 | 1,006.4 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 92 | 674.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 2.4 | 185 | 85 | 1,012.2 | 0.98 / 1.03 | 97 | 90.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.1 | 1.9 | 198 | 96 | 1,011.4 | 0.21 / 1.23 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 1.7 | 103 | 67 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 97.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.0 | 2.0 | 245 | 42 | 1,006.6 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 95 | 642.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.6 | 2.2 | 97 | 94 | 1,013.3 | 9.05 / 9.13 | 100 | 124.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.2 | 2.7 | 238 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 8.42 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 0.5 | 201 | 88 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.56 | 95 | 30.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 1.6 | 253 | 69 | 1,010.3 | 0.86 / 1.41 | 95 | 534.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.9 | 1.7 | 245 | 97 | 1,014.4 | 24.39 / 25.80 | 100 | 90.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lukwir?
Now 21.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 30.7 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 675 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Lukwir today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Lukwir?
Local time is 05:23. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Lukwir?
Lukwir is a fifth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Lukwir?
DEM 1,058 m.
Where is Lukwir located?
It is at 2.72221, 32.46906 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lukwir in?
It is in Uganda.