Location & Surroundings
Chai is a stream in Northern Region, Uganda, at 959 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gulu, 21 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is about 295 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gulu Airport, 17 km away.
Overview
Chai is river in Uganda.
It is located in Uganda.
The elevation is around 959 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 57' 36" N, 32° 16' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 959 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 83 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:45
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 18:52
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other streams nearby
Weather in Chai
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chai, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 26.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 642 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NE (47 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,015.3 hPa
Clouds
23 %
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 | 23.1 | 0.9 | 47 | 75 | 1,015.3 | - / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.4 | 1.8 | 62 | 60 | 1,010.2 | 0.45 / 0.45 | 98 | 641.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.2 | 1.8 | 357 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 6.22 / 6.67 | 84 | 34.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.4 | 0.8 | 230 | 91 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 82 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.3 | 0.9 | 116 | 70 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 8 | 89.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 34.5 | 2.4 | 343 | 28 | 1,007.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 904.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 1.0 | 120 | 71 | 1,012.1 | 0.57 / 0.57 | 100 | 227.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.0 | 3.0 | 203 | 88 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.52 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.5 | 2.5 | 152 | 61 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 73 | 85.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.6 | 3.2 | 321 | 37 | 1,008.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 86 | 623.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.3 | 1.2 | 129 | 66 | 1,010.7 | 0.72 / 0.73 | 70 | 47.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 1.5 | 158 | 80 | 1,012.0 | 0.40 / 1.13 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.7 | 2.2 | 119 | 62 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.43 | 26 | 81.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chai?
Now 23.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.2 to 26.4 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 642 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 Chai today?
Sunrise around 06:41 and sunset around 18:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Chai?
Local time is 18:45. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Chai?
Chai is a stream.
What is the elevation of Chai?
DEM 959 m.
Where is Chai located?
It is at 2.96008, 32.27167 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chai in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry