Location & Surroundings
Etam is a fourth-order administrative division in Northern Region, Uganda, at 1,039 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Apac, 39 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is about 150 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lira Airport, 70 km away.
Overview
Etam is a sub-county of Uganda.
It is located in Uganda.
The elevation is around 1,039 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 39' 39" N, 32° 41' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 1039 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 118 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:50
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Subregions (Fifth-order administrative division)
Others in Etam
Weather in Etam
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Etam, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 31.2 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 879 W/m2.
Temperature
24.9 C
Wind
1.8 m/s SE (116 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,016.1 hPa
Clouds
72 %
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 | 24.9 | 1.8 | 116 | 63 | 1,016.1 | - / 0.00 | 72 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 31.2 | 2.8 | 126 | 36 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 878.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.4 | 3.2 | 224 | 61 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 240.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 0.7 | 120 | 67 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.6 | 1.7 | 165 | 57 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 96.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.4 | 2.0 | 112 | 35 | 1,007.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 886.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.4 | 4.2 | 189 | 60 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 192.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.3 | 1.4 | 89 | 68 | 1,009.8 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 34 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.1 | 1.7 | 90 | 56 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 95.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.6 | 1.6 | 167 | 37 | 1,005.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 29 | 896.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 4.4 | 184 | 59 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 202.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.7 | 1.2 | 17 | 75 | 1,010.7 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.6 | 1.5 | 317 | 67 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 100 | 64.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Etam?
Now 24.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 22.3 to 31.2 C, max wind 3.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 879 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 Etam today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Etam?
Local time is 16:50. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Etam?
Etam is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Etam?
DEM 1,039 m.
Where is Etam located?
It is at 1.66082, 32.68940 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Etam in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry