Location & Surroundings
Merikit is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,122 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nagongera, 13 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is about 180 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tororo Airport, 20 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
0° 50' 56" N, 34° 6' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 1122 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,746 p/km²
- Built-up 9.9%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:17
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Merikit
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Merikit, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 29.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 797 W/m2.
Temperature
19.2 C
Wind
1.2 m/s E (76 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,012.1 hPa
Clouds
81 %
Precip
0.25 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 | 19.2 | 1.2 | 76 | 79 | 1,012.1 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 0.7 | 324 | 69 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 34.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.6 | 1.9 | 18 | 42 | 1,009.5 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 47 | 797.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.2 | 3.1 | 165 | 83 | 1,014.9 | 2.05 / 2.30 | 83 | 145.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.0 | 1.7 | 77 | 78 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.2 | 1.9 | 321 | 67 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 19 | 62.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.7 | 1.1 | 26 | 45 | 1,009.4 | 0.41 / 0.55 | 60 | 878.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.1 | 3.5 | 137 | 83 | 1,015.6 | 4.55 / 5.10 | 100 | 96.4 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.6 | 1.0 | 111 | 74 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 2.4 | 328 | 64 | 1,015.5 | 0.01 / 0.13 | 34 | 74.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 30.5 | 0.8 | 137 | 40 | 1,009.1 | 0.10 / 0.23 | 27 | 853.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.7 | 4.1 | 129 | 79 | 1,013.6 | 1.04 / 1.27 | 29 | 211.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.2 | 1.3 | 15 | 73 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Merikit?
Now 19.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.2 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 29.6 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 797 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Merikit today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Merikit?
Local time is 12:17. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Merikit?
Merikit is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Merikit?
DEM 1,122 m.
Where is Merikit located?
It is at 0.84901, 34.10176 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Merikit in?
It is in Uganda.