Location & Surroundings
Galiraya is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,034 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buyende, 37 km to the southeast. The national capital Kampala is about 115 km to the south. The nearest airport is Soroti Airport, 96 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
1° 18' 47" N, 32° 52' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 1034 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Water
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:01
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Weather in Galiraya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Galiraya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 31.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 802 W/m2.
Temperature
20.6 C
Wind
2.9 m/s NE (24 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,014.2 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 20.6 | 2.9 | 24 | 86 | 1,014.2 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 1.4 | 179 | 87 | 1,012.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 1.7 | 184 | 70 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 73.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.8 | 1.8 | 14 | 34 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 91 | 801.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.8 | 2.9 | 259 | 64 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 54 | 200.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.4 | 1.4 | 337 | 71 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.5 | 3.3 | 10 | 44 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 93.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.7 | 1.2 | 11 | 27 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 876.2 | n/a |
| Thursday | 23.8 | 2.0 | 278 | 57 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 254.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 2.9 | 4 | 77 | 1,010.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.8 | 1.8 | 45 | 39 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 87.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.8 | 2.1 | 47 | 25 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 897.7 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.9 | 1.1 | 183 | 48 | 1,010.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 244.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-29 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Galiraya?
Now 20.6 C with overcast skies and a 2.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.0 to 31.8 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 802 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 Galiraya today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Galiraya?
Local time is 06:01. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Galiraya?
Galiraya is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Galiraya?
DEM 1,034 m.
Where is Galiraya located?
It is at 1.31306, 32.86750 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Galiraya in?
It is in Uganda.