Location & Surroundings
Dakabela is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,126 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Soroti, 15 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is about 205 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Soroti Airport, 14 km away.
Also known as: Dakabera
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° 51' 9" N, 33° 37' 32" E
- Elevation DEM: 1126 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 326 p/km²
- Built-up 4.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:41
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Dakabela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dakabela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 5.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 25.7 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. Precip around 26.9 mm. Solar peaks near 686 W/m2.
Temperature
21.4 C
Wind
5.3 m/s S (174 deg)
Humidity
81 %
Pressure
1,013.7 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
26.88 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 | 21.4 | 5.3 | 174 | 81 | 1,013.7 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 0.5 | 250 | 88 | 1,013.2 | 3.56 / 3.56 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 1.4 | 312 | 73 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 1.67 | 97 | 74.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.7 | 2.6 | 304 | 64 | 1,010.8 | 1.57 / 3.24 | 100 | 686.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.6 | 3.3 | 84 | 94 | 1,016.3 | 23.64 / 26.88 | 100 | 44.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.3 | 2.1 | 1 | 94 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 6.35 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.0 | 3.7 | 33 | 76 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 93.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 28.3 | 1.8 | 330 | 47 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 731.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.8 | 3.5 | 117 | 72 | 1,013.2 | 0.11 / 0.11 | 99 | 145.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.5 | 1.3 | 14 | 74 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.4 | 3.8 | 36 | 49 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 99.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.5 | 0.5 | 356 | 32 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 915.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.0 | 4.3 | 158 | 73 | 1,011.9 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 100 | 185.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-11 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dakabela?
Now 21.4 C with overcast skies and a 5.3 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 25.7 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. Precip around 26.9 mm. Solar peaks near 686 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 26.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dakabela today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Dakabela?
Local time is 02:41. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Dakabela?
Dakabela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Dakabela?
DEM 1,126 m.
Where is Dakabela located?
It is at 1.85261, 33.62555 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dakabela in?
It is in Uganda.