Location & Surroundings
Goma is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,191 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Bweyogerere, 5 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kajjansi Airfield, 27 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° 23' 44" N, 32° 41' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 1191 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,081 p/km²
- Built-up 13.7%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:21
- Sunrise 06:28
- Sunset 18:36
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Goma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Goma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 711 W/m2.
Temperature
19.6 C
Wind
0.5 m/s SW (209 deg)
Humidity
80 %
Pressure
1,012.4 hPa
Clouds
8 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 19.6 | 0.5 | 209 | 80 | 1,012.4 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.4 | 0.7 | 88 | 74 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.3 | 1.2 | 38 | 48 | 1,012.9 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 31 | 102.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.9 | 2.8 | 168 | 47 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 711.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.5 | 0.4 | 75 | 78 | 1,010.9 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 28 | 80.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.5 | 0.4 | 82 | 79 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 0.9 | 122 | 67 | 1,012.2 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 93 | 37.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.8 | 1.5 | 143 | 62 | 1,007.4 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 99 | 173.2 | n/a |
| Friday | 20.3 | 2.4 | 68 | 81 | 1,011.4 | 0.22 / 0.33 | 52 | 99.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 0.4 | 252 | 83 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.1 | 1.1 | 78 | 78 | 1,013.7 | 0.93 / 0.94 | 100 | 27.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.7 | 0.3 | 279 | 53 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 206.5 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.1 | 1.8 | 79 | 83 | 1,012.8 | 0.15 / 0.15 | 100 | 192.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Goma?
Now 19.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.4 to 27.9 C, max wind 2.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 711 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 Goma today?
Sunrise around 06:28 and sunset around 18:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Goma?
Local time is 06:21. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Goma?
Goma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Goma?
DEM 1,191 m.
Where is Goma located?
It is at 0.39547, 32.69428 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Goma in?
It is in Uganda.