Location & Surroundings
Kaptum is a fourth-order administrative division in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,678 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kapchorwa, 15 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 255 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kitale Airport, 68 km away.
Overview
Kaptum is a sub-county of Uganda.
It is located in Uganda.
The elevation is around 1,678 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 26' 51" N, 34° 34' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 1678 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:49
- Sunrise 06:22
- Sunset 18:28
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Places in Kaptum
Mountains & Terrain in Kaptum
Weather in Kaptum
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kaptum, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 27.9 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 780 W/m2.
Temperature
18.6 C
Wind
2.1 m/s SE (154 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
14 %
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 | 18.6 | 2.1 | 154 | 59 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 24.4 | 2.7 | 65 | 43 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 121.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.9 | 0.8 | 63 | 36 | 1,008.8 | 0.14 / 0.14 | 82 | 780.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 1.9 | 131 | 47 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 42 | 75.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 3.0 | 134 | 59 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.2 | 3.8 | 81 | 40 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 120.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.3 | 1.9 | 80 | 39 | 1,008.1 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 91 | 682.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.6 | 3.1 | 125 | 49 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.17 | 25 | 48.4 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.6 | 2.9 | 134 | 58 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.5 | 2.4 | 84 | 47 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 46.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 2.9 | 62 | 33 | 1,006.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 65 | 666.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.3 | 2.4 | 134 | 54 | 1,011.9 | 0.07 / 0.12 | 96 | 155.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.2 | 2.8 | 121 | 57 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-04 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kaptum?
Now 18.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.6 to 27.9 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 780 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 Kaptum today?
Sunrise around 06:22 and sunset around 18:28 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Kaptum?
Local time is 13:49. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kaptum?
Kaptum is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Kaptum?
DEM 1,678 m.
Where is Kaptum located?
It is at 1.44744, 34.57692 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kaptum in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry