Location & Surroundings
Gavu is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,243 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Mityana, 13 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is 52 km to the east. The nearest airport is Entebbe Airport, 50 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
0° 20' 57" N, 32° 7' 4" E
- Elevation DEM: 1243 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 151 p/km²
- Built-up 1.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:46
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:47
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Gavu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gavu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 26.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 642 W/m2.
Temperature
24.8 C
Wind
1.4 m/s NE (68 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,015.1 hPa
Clouds
64 %
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 | 24.8 | 1.4 | 68 | 54 | 1,015.1 | - / 0.00 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.3 | 1.7 | 148 | 50 | 1,009.8 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 100 | 641.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.9 | 1.1 | 305 | 87 | 1,013.6 | 1.95 / 2.14 | 68 | 66.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.0 | 0.4 | 308 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 29 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.2 | 1.1 | 78 | 61 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 93.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.8 | 3.4 | 145 | 37 | 1,007.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 86 | 768.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 1.4 | 309 | 79 | 1,012.1 | 0.41 / 0.42 | 44 | 119.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.8 | 0.5 | 46 | 73 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.6 | 0.5 | 135 | 51 | 1,013.1 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 89 | 71.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.3 | 3.7 | 162 | 26 | 1,006.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 882.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 0.3 | 234 | 58 | 1,009.8 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 5 | 230.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.5 | 0.8 | 19 | 50 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.1 | 0.9 | 342 | 45 | 1,012.8 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 97 | 66.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-25 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gavu?
Now 24.8 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.4 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.0 to 26.3 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 642 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 Gavu today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:47 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Gavu?
Local time is 18:46. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Gavu?
Gavu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Gavu?
DEM 1,243 m.
Where is Gavu located?
It is at 0.34910, 32.11791 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gavu in?
It is in Uganda.