Location & Surroundings
Why is a settlement in Lakes, South Sudan, at 427 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rumbek, 52 km to the east. The national capital Juba is about 350 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Rumbek Airport, 50 km away.
Overview
Why is human settlement in South Sudan.
It is located in Lakes, South Sudan.
Basic Data
- Country South Sudan
- Located in Lakes
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
6° 58' 32" N, 29° 14' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 427 m
- Timezone Africa/Juba
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 78 p/km²
- Built-up 0.3%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Pound (SSP)
- Phone Prefix +211
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:02
- Sunrise 05:51
- Sunset 17:59
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Why
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Why, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 33.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 625 W/m2.
Temperature
33.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s S (160 deg)
Humidity
45 %
Pressure
1,010.0 hPa
Clouds
43 %
Precip
0.12 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 | 33.2 | 1.9 | 160 | 45 | 1,010.0 | - / 0.00 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 1.2 | 117 | 69 | 1,011.4 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 5 | 261.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.6 | 0.9 | 258 | 77 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.1 | 1.2 | 87 | 60 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 70.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 33.1 | 1.7 | 132 | 43 | 1,008.8 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 99 | 624.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.8 | 0.6 | 287 | 71 | 1,010.1 | 0.02 / 0.14 | 47 | 82.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 2.1 | 203 | 84 | 1,010.6 | 0.40 / 0.54 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.5 | 2.3 | 201 | 72 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 5 | 70.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 35.4 | 2.4 | 134 | 35 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 745.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.1 | 0.8 | 297 | 81 | 1,009.6 | 0.06 / 0.12 | 5 | 131.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.5 | 1.2 | 75 | 91 | 1,010.4 | 1.62 / 1.74 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.6 | 1.2 | 138 | 73 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 50.3 | n/a |
| Saturday | 37.8 | 2.4 | 178 | 24 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 710.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Why?
Now 33.2 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 23.6 to 33.2 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 625 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Why today?
Sunrise around 05:51 and sunset around 17:59 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Why?
Local time is 21:02. Time zone: Africa/Juba (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Why?
Why is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Why?
DEM 427 m.
Where is Why located?
It is at 6.97548, 29.24033 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Why in?
It is in South Sudan.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)