Location & Surroundings
Paraka is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 1,193 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Arua, 4 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is about 355 km to the southeast.
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
3° 3' 10" N, 30° 55' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 1193 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,805 p/km²
- Built-up 12.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:22
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 3 min
Weather in Paraka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Paraka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 29.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 30.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 895 W/m2.
Temperature
29.2 C
Wind
2.7 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
47 %
Pressure
1,010.7 hPa
Clouds
58 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 29.2 | 2.7 | 108 | 47 | 1,010.7 | - / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.1 | 1.4 | 284 | 71 | 1,012.7 | 0.22 / 0.22 | 5 | 193.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 0.4 | 264 | 70 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.8 | 2.1 | 130 | 65 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 94.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 30.1 | 2.5 | 83 | 41 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 895.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.0 | 2.2 | 273 | 57 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 214.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.0 | 1.4 | 236 | 62 | 1,011.5 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 19 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.6 | 2.8 | 118 | 58 | 1,013.8 | 0.03 / 0.05 | 16 | 94.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 31.0 | 2.2 | 106 | 37 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 892.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 1.8 | 321 | 59 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 223.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.5 | 1.4 | 172 | 64 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 3.4 | 130 | 53 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 94.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 31.1 | 2.5 | 134 | 34 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 895.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Paraka?
Now 29.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 30.1 C, max wind 2.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 895 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 Paraka today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Paraka?
Local time is 02:22. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Paraka?
Paraka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Paraka?
DEM 1,193 m.
Where is Paraka located?
It is at 3.05278, 30.92194 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Paraka in?
It is in Uganda.