Location & Surroundings
Katara is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,203 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rubirizi, 8 km to the southeast. The national capital Kampala is about 285 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kasese Airport, 47 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° 14' 14" S, 30° 5' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 1203 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,687 p/km²
- Built-up 8.6%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:46
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:48
- Day length 12 h 9 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 18.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 27.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 652 W/m2.
Temperature
18.2 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SE (126 deg)
Humidity
91 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.01 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 | 18.2 | 1.7 | 126 | 91 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.6 | 1.1 | 169 | 94 | 1,013.3 | 0.81 / 0.81 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.7 | 1.0 | 57 | 70 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 62.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.9 | 0.4 | 219 | 50 | 1,009.5 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 63 | 652.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 1.3 | 150 | 85 | 1,013.8 | 0.83 / 1.01 | 31 | 129.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.0 | 0.9 | 162 | 93 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.1 | 1.2 | 353 | 71 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 82.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.0 | 2.3 | 235 | 72 | 1,008.9 | 5.22 / 5.22 | 98 | 615.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 18.5 | 1.0 | 125 | 97 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 3.10 | 98 | 83.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.1 | 0.8 | 72 | 94 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.5 | 0.1 | 88 | 86 | 1,015.8 | 0.02 / 0.03 | 100 | 23.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.7 | 0.9 | 96 | 53 | 1,010.0 | 1.44 / 1.47 | 88 | 595.4 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.3 | 0.9 | 124 | 89 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 41 | 66.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katara?
Now 18.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.6 to 27.9 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 1.0 mm. Solar peaks near 652 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katara today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Katara?
Local time is 06:46. 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 1,203 m.
Where is Katara located?
It is at -0.23722, 30.09417 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katara in?
It is in Uganda.