Location & Surroundings
Cherekula is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,036 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pallisa, 18 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is about 165 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Soroti Airport, 48 km away.
Also known as: Cherekura · Chelekura
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° 18' 0" N, 33° 40' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1036 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 37 p/km²
- Built-up 0.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:56
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Cherekula
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Cherekula, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 31.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 4.1 mm. Solar peaks near 804 W/m2.
Temperature
19.7 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SW (248 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
44 %
Precip
4.06 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 | 19.7 | 0.8 | 248 | 89 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.8 | 1.5 | 5 | 64 | 1,015.4 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 72 | 98.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 31.9 | 3.4 | 253 | 35 | 1,007.9 | 0.02 / 0.04 | 89 | 804.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.1 | 1.5 | 204 | 81 | 1,013.9 | 4.10 / 4.14 | 100 | 118.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 2.0 | 177 | 90 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 4.06 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 1.9 | 346 | 69 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 9 | 82.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.8 | 3.5 | 249 | 36 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 78 | 846.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.2 | 5.0 | 154 | 84 | 1,014.8 | 4.90 / 4.90 | 100 | 110.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.9 | 1.1 | 123 | 76 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.1 | 1.0 | 332 | 60 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 102.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.8 | 1.5 | 200 | 29 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 42 | 902.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 2.2 | 186 | 67 | 1,011.7 | 1.21 / 1.21 | 81 | 169.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.1 | 1.4 | 142 | 74 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Cherekula?
Now 19.7 C with partly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.6 to 31.9 C, max wind 3.4 m/s. Precip around 4.1 mm. Solar peaks near 804 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Cherekula today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Cherekula?
Local time is 11:56. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Cherekula?
Cherekula is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Cherekula?
DEM 1,036 m.
Where is Cherekula located?
It is at 1.30000, 33.66667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Cherekula in?
It is in Uganda.