Location & Surroundings
Balala is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 691 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Arua, 42 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 330 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Arua Airport, 41 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
2° 59' 8" N, 31° 17' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 691 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 313 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:36
- Sunrise 06:45
- Sunset 18:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Balala
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balala, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 35.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 35.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 891 W/m2.
Temperature
35.0 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NE (56 deg)
Humidity
36 %
Pressure
1,008.0 hPa
Clouds
29 %
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 | 35.0 | 0.4 | 56 | 36 | 1,008.0 | - / 0.00 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 1.9 | 245 | 80 | 1,010.6 | 0.49 / 0.49 | 23 | 167.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 0.8 | 248 | 93 | 1,011.9 | 0.95 / 1.45 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.7 | 1.6 | 183 | 77 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 1.18 | 39 | 82.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 35.3 | 2.5 | 174 | 30 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 891.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 1.9 | 126 | 80 | 1,010.1 | 1.00 / 1.00 | 75 | 245.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.1 | 1.8 | 216 | 92 | 1,011.0 | 0.13 / 1.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 0.9 | 184 | 81 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 100 | 44.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 30.2 | 1.8 | 208 | 44 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 492.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 0.5 | 315 | 77 | 1,011.9 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 99 | 203.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 0.6 | 47 | 97 | 1,012.1 | 3.47 / 3.63 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 0.7 | 282 | 94 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 3.48 | 100 | 9.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 23.1 | 1.3 | 265 | 81 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 1.33 | 99 | 108.0 | 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 Balala?
Now 35.0 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 35.3 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 891 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 Balala today?
Sunrise around 06:44 and sunset around 18:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Balala?
Local time is 00:36. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Balala?
Balala is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Balala?
DEM 691 m.
Where is Balala located?
It is at 2.98552, 31.28337 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balala in?
It is in Uganda.