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Lira Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Showers Pass Overhead

Short showers cross the fields. The sun returns soon after.

Warmest Monday at 30° · coldest night Saturday at 19°

The short of it: Lira weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 24 °C (75 °F) with passing showers, feeling like 27 °C (80 °F). Today’s high 28 °C (83 °F), low 20 °C (67 °F). Chance of rain 45% in the next 24 hours, about 0.9 mm (0.04 in). Warnings in force: thunder & hail. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 19:45 local time.

LIRA, Sunday. — Those stepping out in Lira this morning will find thunderstorms; the afternoon should top out near 28°, the night near 20°. A raw day by local measure — 2° below the November average of 31°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the N, gusting to 7 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 7 days ahead, Monday looks the finest at near 30°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at 19°. Rain or snow is due on 6 of them, some 43 mm in all. Nights run 3° milder than the November norm of 17°.

By the Almanac's reckoning, November in Lira runs from 17° at night to 31° by day, with some 83 mm of rain. February is the warmest month here at 34°, December the coldest at 17°, and August the wettest with 157 mm. The best months to ride in are December and July.

Daylight holds steady at 12 h 2 min. The station stands 1,078 m above the sea; nights in high country cool fast once the sun is down.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowOvercast25°28°4 km/h–
8 PMLight showers24°27°3 km/h0.2 mm
9 PMOvercast23°27°1 km/h–
10 PMOvercast23°26°2 km/h–
11 PMOvercast22°26°1 km/h0.1 mm
12 AMOvercast22°26°1 km/h–
1 AMOvercast22°25°2 km/h–
2 AMOvercast21°25°2 km/h–
3 AMOvercast21°25°0 km/h–
4 AMOvercast21°24°0 km/h–
5 AMOvercast20°24°1 km/h–
6 AMFog20°23°1 km/h–
7 AMFog20°23°2 km/h–
8 AMFog22°26°1 km/h–
9 AMLight showers23°26°7 km/h0.5 mm
10 AMPartly cloudy25°27°9 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy27°28°11 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy28°30°10 km/h–
1 PMPartly cloudy29°30°8 km/h0.1 mm
2 PMPartly cloudy30°31°7 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy30°31°6 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy30°31°6 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy29°30°5 km/h–
6 PMPartly cloudy28°30°4 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): thunderstorm, high 28°, low 20°, 8.2 mm of rain, gusts to 14 km/h. Sun up 6:31 AM, down 6:33 PM. Lightning and thunder expected — stay indoors and away from open ground.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today20°28°8.2 mm14 km/h12 h 2 min
Monday20°30°0.9 mm20 km/h12 h 2 min
Tuesday20°29°14 mm19 km/h12 h 2 min
Wednesday20°27°8.0 mm13 km/h12 h 2 min
Thursday20°25°7.8 mm20 km/h12 h 1 min
Friday19°25°1.3 mm10 km/h12 h 1 min
Saturday19°28°3.3 mm13 km/h12 h 1 min

Warmest: Monday at 30°. Wettest: Tuesday, 14 mm. Strongest gusts: Thursday, 20 km/h.

The Almanac · Lira Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Lira, by the numbers

Warmth rank
5th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus October
1° warmer, 67 mm less rain
Versus December
1° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 1 min
Average wind
8 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 83 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Lira in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Lira by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January33°17°14 mm10 km/h12 h 0 min✦✦✦
February34°18°21 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
March33°18°65 mm10 km/h12 h 6 min✦✦✦
April31°18°155 mm9 km/h12 h 10 min✦✦
May29°18°149 mm8 km/h12 h 13 min✦✦
June29°18°98 mm8 km/h12 h 15 min✦✦✦
July28°17°114 mm8 km/h12 h 14 min✦✦✦
August28°17°157 mm9 km/h12 h 11 min✦✦✦
September29°17°140 mm9 km/h12 h 7 min✦✦
October30°17°150 mm8 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
November31°17°83 mm8 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦
December32°17°35 mm9 km/h11 h 59 min✦✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Lira

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Lira today?

Right now it is 24 °C (75 °F) with passing showers; it feels like 27 °C (80 °F). Today’s high is 28 °C (83 °F) and tonight’s low 20 °C (67 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 45%, with 0.9 mm (0.04 in) expected.

Will it rain in Lira this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 6 of the next 7 days, about 43 mm (1.7 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Lira?

Yes: thunder & hail. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Lira?

February, with an average high of 34 °C (93 °F). The coldest is December, when nights average 17 °C (62 °F). The wettest month is August, with 157 mm (6.2 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Lira?

December and July. December brings highs near 32 °C (89 °F) and about 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain; July highs near 28 °C (82 °F) and 114 mm (4.5 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Lira?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 17 °C (62 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DokoloNorthern Region50 km SE31°18°84 mm
ApacNorthern Region50 km SW31°18°92 mm
OpitNorthern Region62 km NW31°17°82 mm
Pader PalwoNorthern Region67 km NNE32°17°65 mm
PaderNorthern Region73 km NNE31°17°66 mm
Kiryandongo Refugee CampWestern Region89 km WSW30°18°90 mm
GuluNorthern Region89 km NW31°17°88 mm
BuyaleWestern Region94 km WSW30°18°92 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

“Weather is the only news that never grows stale. Each morning the sky writes its own front page, and we at Wanted Weather are but its telegraph operators.”— J. Whitmore, Editor