Location & Surroundings
Abata is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,051 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dokolo, 22 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 165 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Soroti Airport, 52 km away.
Also known as: Abatait
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° 42' 2" N, 33° 9' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 1051 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 225 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:08
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Abata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Abata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 27.7 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. Precip around 7.1 mm. Solar peaks near 641 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
2.9 m/s NW (316 deg)
Humidity
90 %
Pressure
1,014.5 hPa
Clouds
89 %
Precip
7.09 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 | 20.8 | 2.9 | 316 | 90 | 1,014.5 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 2.3 | 309 | 91 | 1,014.5 | 4.09 / 4.09 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 1.5 | 314 | 85 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 1.81 | 88 | 38.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.7 | 1.9 | 285 | 48 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 1.34 | 99 | 640.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 4.5 | 73 | 96 | 1,016.1 | 5.75 / 7.09 | 100 | 65.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.1 | 2.0 | 147 | 93 | 1,015.2 | 0.86 / 7.95 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.6 | 2.7 | 138 | 87 | 1,018.4 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 100 | 52.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.2 | 2.1 | 153 | 86 | 1,014.6 | 1.55 / 2.09 | 100 | 408.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 18.7 | 0.3 | 61 | 96 | 1,018.2 | 7.93 / 10.02 | 100 | 9.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.4 | 0.6 | 172 | 96 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 4.28 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 1.7 | 71 | 87 | 1,020.0 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 66 | 52.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 2.2 | 25 | 89 | 1,016.1 | 3.06 / 3.70 | 99 | 419.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.3 | 1.7 | 72 | 91 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 1.15 | 82 | 83.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Abata?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 27.7 C, max wind 4.5 m/s. Precip around 7.1 mm. Solar peaks near 641 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 7.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Abata today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Abata?
Local time is 08:08. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Abata?
Abata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Abata?
DEM 1,051 m.
Where is Abata located?
It is at 1.70061, 33.15968 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Abata in?
It is in Uganda.