Location & Surroundings
Merikit is a fourth-order administrative division in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,126 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nagongera, 14 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is about 180 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tororo Airport, 19 km away.
Overview
Merikit is a sub-county of Uganda.
It is located in Uganda.
The elevation is around 1,126 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 50' 48" N, 34° 6' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 1126 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 777 p/km²
- Built-up 5.3%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:39
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Merikit
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Merikit, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 27.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 803 W/m2.
Temperature
27.3 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (206 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,010.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.32 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 | 27.3 | 1.1 | 206 | 47 | 1,010.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.7 | 2.1 | 162 | 66 | 1,014.1 | 0.29 / 0.29 | 94 | 56.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 1.5 | 155 | 71 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.9 | 1.3 | 331 | 57 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 99.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.0 | 4.3 | 38 | 51 | 1,010.6 | 0.32 / 0.32 | 77 | 803.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 2.5 | 142 | 83 | 1,015.8 | 0.31 / 0.63 | 71 | 77.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.3 | 1.5 | 127 | 70 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 0.5 | 147 | 54 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 103.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 31.6 | 1.8 | 30 | 33 | 1,009.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 37 | 891.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 1.8 | 155 | 59 | 1,013.2 | 0.06 / 0.09 | 7 | 195.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 1.8 | 135 | 63 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.0 | 0.5 | 166 | 44 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 106.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 32.5 | 1.2 | 360 | 28 | 1,007.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 92 | 890.6 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-18 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Merikit?
Now 27.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 27.3 C, max wind 4.3 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 803 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Merikit today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Merikit?
Local time is 21:39. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Merikit?
Merikit is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Merikit?
DEM 1,126 m.
Where is Merikit located?
It is at 0.84680, 34.11495 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Merikit in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry