Location & Surroundings
Curu is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 735 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Arua, 32 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 340 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Arua Airport, 32 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
3° 1' 28" N, 31° 11' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 735 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 74 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:30
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Curu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Curu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 32.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 863 W/m2.
Temperature
32.8 C
Wind
0.8 m/s NW (313 deg)
Humidity
42 %
Pressure
1,008.6 hPa
Clouds
75 %
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 | 32.8 | 0.8 | 313 | 42 | 1,008.6 | - / 0.00 | 75 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.5 | 1.5 | 274 | 66 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 198.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.9 | 1.3 | 251 | 82 | 1,011.1 | 0.40 / 0.40 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.3 | 0.4 | 149 | 70 | 1,013.9 | 0.13 / 0.53 | 37 | 94.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 34.2 | 1.5 | 81 | 36 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 863.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.6 | 1.9 | 264 | 57 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 217.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 1.7 | 191 | 78 | 1,010.2 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 1.6 | 143 | 86 | 1,014.2 | 0.72 / 0.91 | 84 | 24.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 34.1 | 3.7 | 152 | 34 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 806.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.8 | 1.7 | 256 | 58 | 1,008.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 86 | 239.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.8 | 0.6 | 234 | 79 | 1,009.7 | 0.58 / 0.58 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.5 | 0.8 | 134 | 73 | 1,013.6 | 0.52 / 1.10 | 100 | 88.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 30.2 | 2.2 | 259 | 50 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 100 | 459.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-21 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Curu?
Now 32.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.8 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.9 to 34.2 C, max wind 1.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 863 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 Curu today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Curu?
Local time is 00:30. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Curu?
Curu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Curu?
DEM 735 m.
Where is Curu located?
It is at 3.02431, 31.19935 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Curu in?
It is in Uganda.