Location & Surroundings
Dakabela Dam is a dam in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,091 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Soroti, 20 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is about 210 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Soroti Airport, 18 km away.
Basic Data
- Type dam (DAM)
- a barrier constructed across a stream to impound water
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 53' 37" N, 33° 37' 24" E
- Elevation DEM: 1091 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 337 p/km²
- Built-up 4.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:16
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Nearby
Weather in Dakabela Dam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dakabela Dam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 33.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 819 W/m2.
Temperature
21.6 C
Wind
0.6 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
55 %
Pressure
1,010.2 hPa
Clouds
83 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 21.6 | 0.6 | 91 | 55 | 1,010.2 | - / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.8 | 0.9 | 90 | 39 | 1,013.3 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 83 | 98.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.6 | 3.3 | 247 | 27 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 818.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 1.4 | 217 | 61 | 1,010.5 | 0.90 / 0.90 | 94 | 123.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.1 | 3.2 | 344 | 66 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.1 | 2.4 | 62 | 47 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 103.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.9 | 1.1 | 173 | 21 | 1,005.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 75 | 854.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.9 | 1.1 | 202 | 53 | 1,010.9 | 0.38 / 0.38 | 100 | 88.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 22.7 | 2.8 | 357 | 58 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 63 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.1 | 2.9 | 80 | 45 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 102.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 35.4 | 1.8 | 105 | 20 | 1,005.2 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 72 | 862.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 4.5 | 232 | 67 | 1,012.2 | 0.44 / 0.47 | 95 | 62.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.3 | 2.2 | 337 | 73 | 1,011.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dakabela Dam?
Now 21.6 C with overcast skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.1 to 33.6 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 819 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 Dakabela Dam today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Dakabela Dam?
Local time is 13:16. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Dakabela Dam?
Dakabela Dam is a dam.
What is the elevation of Dakabela Dam?
DEM 1,091 m.
Where is Dakabela Dam located?
It is at 1.89372, 33.62324 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dakabela Dam in?
It is in Uganda.