Location & Surroundings
Katara is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,506 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rutoma, 21 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is about 250 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mbarara Airport, 23 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° 24' 0" S, 30° 28' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1506 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 380 p/km²
- Built-up 6.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 10:27
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 26.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 789 W/m2.
Temperature
16.5 C
Wind
1.3 m/s W (259 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,013.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 16.5 | 1.3 | 259 | 84 | 1,013.9 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.2 | 81 | 68 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 71.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 2.4 | 133 | 48 | 1,010.2 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 99 | 788.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.3 | 1.4 | 53 | 73 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 11 | 96.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.9 | 0.6 | 288 | 79 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.3 | 1.2 | 119 | 68 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 85.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.1 | 2.8 | 112 | 45 | 1,010.2 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 93 | 831.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.9 | 1.6 | 310 | 89 | 1,014.2 | 1.71 / 2.01 | 35 | 99.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 15.8 | 1.3 | 17 | 97 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.69 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.1 | 1.9 | 51 | 87 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 33.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.9 | 2.8 | 26 | 53 | 1,010.8 | 0.58 / 0.60 | 87 | 630.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.8 | 0.9 | 33 | 90 | 1,014.5 | 1.88 / 2.48 | 77 | 193.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.5 | 0.6 | 345 | 95 | 1,014.2 | 0.93 / 3.41 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katara?
Now 16.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 26.0 C, max wind 2.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 789 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 Katara today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Katara?
Local time is 10:27. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Katara?
Katara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katara?
DEM 1,506 m.
Where is Katara located?
It is at -0.40000, 30.46667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katara in?
It is in Uganda.