Location & Surroundings
Gombe is a locality in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,047 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dokolo, 28 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is about 175 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Soroti Airport, 35 km away.
Also known as: Gome
Basic Data
- Type locality (LCTY)
- a minor area or place of unspecified or mixed character and indefinite boundaries
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 41' 21" N, 33° 18' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 1047 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 330 p/km²
- Built-up 3.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:46
- Sunrise 06:27
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other localitys nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Gombe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Gombe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 28.6 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 5.7 mm. Solar peaks near 768 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
2.3 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
5.69 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 | 21.2 | 2.3 | 83 | 77 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.9 | 1.5 | 115 | 86 | 1,010.7 | 2.09 / 2.09 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 1.1 | 93 | 67 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.41 | 100 | 102.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.6 | 2.4 | 214 | 49 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 76 | 767.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 2.9 | 200 | 88 | 1,013.5 | 5.66 / 5.69 | 100 | 110.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.4 | 1.8 | 158 | 91 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.90 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.3 | 0.6 | 131 | 70 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 82 | 97.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.3 | 1.1 | 146 | 40 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 861.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.9 | 1.3 | 63 | 59 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 190.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.1 | 1.1 | 191 | 87 | 1,013.8 | 0.19 / 0.19 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.7 | 0.2 | 146 | 66 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 107.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.0 | 2.1 | 149 | 38 | 1,009.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 887.6 | n/a |
| Monday | 25.3 | 1.9 | 117 | 57 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 221.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Gombe?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 28.6 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 5.7 mm. Solar peaks near 768 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 5.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Gombe today?
Sunrise around 06:27 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Gombe?
Local time is 04:46. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Gombe?
Gombe is a locality.
What is the elevation of Gombe?
DEM 1,047 m.
Where is Gombe located?
It is at 1.68909, 33.31242 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Gombe in?
It is in Uganda.