Location & Surroundings
Wigweng is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 1,087 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Apac, 18 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 180 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lira Airport, 44 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° 55' 16" N, 32° 41' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 1087 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 341 p/km²
- Built-up 4.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:10
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Wigweng
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Wigweng, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 31.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 811 W/m2.
Temperature
31.4 C
Wind
1.9 m/s S (163 deg)
Humidity
37 %
Pressure
1,008.7 hPa
Clouds
67 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 31.4 | 1.9 | 163 | 37 | 1,008.7 | - / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.6 | 1.3 | 182 | 68 | 1,011.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 0 | 182.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.0 | 1.6 | 124 | 82 | 1,012.8 | 0.02 / 0.05 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 1.2 | 179 | 58 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 93.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.0 | 1.5 | 146 | 38 | 1,008.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 75 | 811.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 2.7 | 204 | 71 | 1,011.7 | 0.31 / 0.36 | 51 | 159.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.7 | 1.6 | 94 | 88 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 0.3 | 221 | 74 | 1,015.2 | 0.62 / 0.91 | 84 | 76.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.9 | 0.9 | 177 | 41 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 100 | 690.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 2.6 | 229 | 92 | 1,013.5 | 3.12 / 3.20 | 100 | 112.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.3 | 1.2 | 153 | 96 | 1,012.7 | 6.27 / 9.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.5 | 0.4 | 84 | 84 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.96 | 100 | 31.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.7 | 1.0 | 275 | 57 | 1,010.3 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 100 | 626.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Wigweng?
Now 31.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 31.4 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 811 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 Wigweng today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Wigweng?
Local time is 00:10. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Wigweng?
Wigweng is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Wigweng?
DEM 1,087 m.
Where is Wigweng located?
It is at 1.92123, 32.69206 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Wigweng in?
It is in Uganda.