Location & Surroundings
Karongo is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,526 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kyarusozi, 14 km to the northeast. The national capital Kampala is about 240 km to the east. The nearest airport is Fort Portal Airport, 20 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° 41' 1" N, 30° 27' 35" E
- Elevation DEM: 1526 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 633 p/km²
- Built-up 3.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:00
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Karongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 20.7 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 4.7 mm. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Temperature
16.8 C
Wind
0.3 m/s E (108 deg)
Humidity
94 %
Pressure
1,017.3 hPa
Clouds
94 %
Precip
4.69 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 | 16.8 | 0.3 | 108 | 94 | 1,017.3 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.2 | 0.6 | 168 | 96 | 1,016.7 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 0.8 | 150 | 76 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 49 | 76.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.7 | 1.1 | 31 | 85 | 1,013.3 | 3.14 / 3.14 | 96 | 643.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.5 | 1.1 | 181 | 98 | 1,016.2 | 1.55 / 4.69 | 29 | 61.5 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.0 | 0.9 | 183 | 95 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.93 | 43 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.1 | 0.8 | 143 | 69 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 72 | 90.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.6 | 2.0 | 18 | 51 | 1,009.0 | 1.63 / 1.64 | 97 | 773.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 17.3 | 1.4 | 155 | 96 | 1,014.3 | 1.34 / 2.98 | 56 | 87.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.5 | 0.3 | 223 | 94 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 1.16 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 0.7 | 174 | 86 | 1,015.0 | 0.92 / 2.08 | 81 | 79.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 0.4 | 119 | 66 | 1,009.2 | 2.33 / 4.41 | 61 | 764.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 16.8 | 1.2 | 176 | 96 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.87 | 86 | 175.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-14 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karongo?
Now 16.8 C with overcast skies and a 0.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 20.7 C, max wind 1.1 m/s. Precip around 4.7 mm. Solar peaks near 643 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Karongo today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Karongo?
Local time is 09:00. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Karongo?
Karongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Karongo?
DEM 1,526 m.
Where is Karongo located?
It is at 0.68351, 30.45966 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karongo in?
It is in Uganda.