Location & Surroundings
Katara Point is a spit in Western Region, Uganda, at 620 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buliisa, 3 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is about 240 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Pakuba Airport, 21 km away.
Also known as: Karata Point
Basic Data
- Type spit (SPIT)
- a narrow, straight or curved continuation of a beach into a waterbody
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 6' 34" N, 31° 23' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 620 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 196 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 05:12
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Katara Point
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katara Point, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 29.8 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 424 W/m2.
Temperature
26.6 C
Wind
4.9 m/s SW (233 deg)
Humidity
63 %
Pressure
1,008.0 hPa
Clouds
53 %
Precip
0.08 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 | 26.6 | 4.9 | 233 | 63 | 1,008.0 | - / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.8 | 2.3 | 212 | 70 | 1,008.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 1.8 | 207 | 65 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 18.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.8 | 3.2 | 207 | 48 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 423.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.5 | 1.6 | 199 | 64 | 1,009.4 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 100 | 176.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.4 | 2.1 | 189 | 81 | 1,009.7 | 2.75 / 2.83 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.9 | 1.2 | 177 | 72 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 97 | 72.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.2 | 4.1 | 232 | 55 | 1,007.5 | 0.47 / 0.58 | 100 | 821.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.4 | 3.3 | 231 | 71 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 163.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.6 | 4.3 | 199 | 83 | 1,011.0 | 2.09 / 2.13 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.6 | 3.5 | 208 | 75 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 1.17 | 68 | 76.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.6 | 3.0 | 237 | 56 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 55 | 782.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 25.5 | 4.5 | 213 | 71 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 100 | 142.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katara Point?
Now 26.6 C with partly cloudy skies and a 4.9 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 23.8 to 29.8 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 424 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katara Point today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Katara Point?
Local time is 05:12. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Katara Point?
Katara Point is a spit.
What is the elevation of Katara Point?
DEM 620 m.
Where is Katara Point located?
It is at 2.10954, 31.38565 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katara Point in?
It is in Uganda.