Location & Surroundings
Karan is a stream in Northern Region, Uganda, at 999 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Arua, 15 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is about 340 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Arua Airport, 18 km away.
Overview
Karan is stream in Uganda.
It is located in Uganda.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 54' 16" N, 30° 58' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 999 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 321 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:02
- Sunrise 06:42
- Sunset 18:50
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Weather in Karan
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karan, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 31.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 2.9 mm. Solar peaks near 789 W/m2.
Temperature
23.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s W (282 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
69 %
Precip
2.90 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 | 23.2 | 1.9 | 282 | 61 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 69 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.8 | 2.6 | 260 | 71 | 1,010.7 | 0.26 / 0.26 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 1.1 | 324 | 73 | 1,014.6 | 1.40 / 1.67 | 68 | 37.9 | n/a |
| 18h | 31.3 | 2.6 | 107 | 38 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.66 | 66 | 789.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.7 | 0.2 | 144 | 93 | 1,014.1 | 2.24 / 2.90 | 82 | 198.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 1.5 | 216 | 90 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 1.80 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.5 | 2.4 | 127 | 79 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 24.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 32.0 | 3.8 | 125 | 34 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 33 | 774.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.5 | 2.1 | 321 | 79 | 1,012.4 | 1.03 / 1.03 | 98 | 247.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 4.1 | 270 | 88 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.72 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.0 | 1.6 | 267 | 77 | 1,015.3 | 0.98 / 1.70 | 69 | 43.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.3 | 2.4 | 211 | 47 | 1,009.9 | 1.44 / 3.14 | 75 | 778.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.1 | 4.4 | 275 | 79 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.81 | 100 | 159.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-28 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karan?
Now 23.2 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.9 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 31.3 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. Precip around 2.9 mm. Solar peaks near 789 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Karan today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 18:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Karan?
Local time is 05:02. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Karan?
Karan is a stream.
What is the elevation of Karan?
DEM 999 m.
Where is Karan located?
It is at 2.90445, 30.97910 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karan in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry