Location & Surroundings
Gem is a locality in Northern Region, Uganda, at 976 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kitgum, 15 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 315 km to the south. The nearest airport is Kitgum Airport, 15 km away.
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 8' 35" N, 32° 53' 52" E
- Elevation DEM: 976 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:23
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:35
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Nearby
Weather in Gem
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gem, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 33.3 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 690 W/m2.
Temperature
24.7 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (333 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
66 %
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 | 24.7 | 0.9 | 333 | 54 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 66 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.1 | 0.4 | 242 | 59 | 1,011.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.3 | 1.5 | 16 | 45 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 105.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 33.3 | 2.9 | 27 | 27 | 1,006.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 690.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.0 | 0.8 | 265 | 50 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 56.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.1 | 1.3 | 51 | 53 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 29.6 | 2.3 | 94 | 35 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 106.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 37.5 | 2.8 | 83 | 17 | 1,004.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 886.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 28.3 | 1.6 | 101 | 31 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 108.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 2.2 | 149 | 42 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.3 | 2.7 | 146 | 40 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 85.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 37.6 | 2.5 | 195 | 17 | 1,004.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 71 | 889.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 26.5 | 1.3 | 213 | 51 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 124.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gem?
Now 24.7 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 24.1 to 33.3 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 690 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 Gem today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:35 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Gem?
Local time is 05:23. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Gem?
Gem is a locality.
What is the elevation of Gem?
DEM 976 m.
Where is Gem located?
It is at 3.14300, 32.89777 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gem in?
It is in Uganda.