Location & Surroundings
Dokolo is a town in Northern Region, Uganda with 23,700 inhabitants, at 1,079 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lira, 50 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is about 190 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lira Airport, 49 km away.
Overview
Dokolo is place in Northern Uganda, Uganda.
It is located in Dokolo District, Uganda.
The elevation is around 1,080 metre.
Also known as: SW Dokolo, Uganda
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Located in Dokolo District
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 53' 54" N, 33° 10' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 1079 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 23,700
- Pop. Density 273 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:22
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Nearby
Weather in Dokolo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Dokolo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 722 W/m2.
Temperature
33.0 C
Wind
2.0 m/s S (175 deg)
Humidity
29 %
Pressure
1,007.3 hPa
Clouds
61 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 33.0 | 2.0 | 175 | 29 | 1,007.3 | - / 0.00 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.7 | 1.9 | 151 | 70 | 1,012.2 | 1.46 / 1.46 | 91 | 159.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.7 | 0.4 | 125 | 85 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 1.5 | 70 | 55 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 106.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 29.4 | 2.3 | 185 | 44 | 1,007.1 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 83 | 721.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.5 | 2.0 | 121 | 91 | 1,012.9 | 4.53 / 4.62 | 99 | 113.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 1.5 | 283 | 95 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 1.89 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.9 | 1.2 | 120 | 72 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 6 | 104.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 29.7 | 1.5 | 208 | 43 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 92 | 753.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.6 | 1.6 | 217 | 91 | 1,012.9 | 4.16 / 4.23 | 95 | 131.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.0 | 1.6 | 308 | 93 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 1.86 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.8 | 1.6 | 36 | 75 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 67 | 83.9 | n/a |
| Monday | 27.0 | 2.5 | 205 | 56 | 1,009.3 | 0.09 / 0.20 | 64 | 681.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-09 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Dokolo?
Now 33.0 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.0 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 33.0 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 722 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Dokolo today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Dokolo?
Local time is 22:22. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Dokolo?
Dokolo is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Dokolo?
Population about 23,700.
What is the elevation of Dokolo?
DEM 1,079 m.
Where is Dokolo located?
It is at 1.89833, 33.17750 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Dokolo in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry
- Wikipedia (EN) Wikipedia (EN)