Location & Surroundings
Kateta is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 960 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Rubirizi, 28 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is about 305 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kihihi Airport, 53 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° 17' 0" S, 29° 53' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 960 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:25
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kateta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kateta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 27.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 780 W/m2.
Temperature
22.2 C
Wind
1.9 m/s NE (31 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,015.8 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
1.08 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 | 22.2 | 1.9 | 31 | 72 | 1,015.8 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.7 | 1.2 | 178 | 79 | 1,015.2 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.4 | 0.5 | 210 | 67 | 1,018.0 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 58 | 88.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.8 | 3.0 | 222 | 53 | 1,011.5 | 0.10 / 0.13 | 32 | 779.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.5 | 1.0 | 42 | 83 | 1,014.6 | 0.95 / 1.08 | 39 | 189.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 1.0 | 176 | 89 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.81 | 78 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.3 | 0.2 | 18 | 79 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.35 | 89 | 81.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.3 | 2.4 | 230 | 60 | 1,010.6 | 0.08 / 0.43 | 91 | 787.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.9 | 1.5 | 143 | 94 | 1,015.6 | 9.84 / 10.27 | 100 | 161.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.3 | 1.2 | 182 | 91 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 4.34 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 0.9 | 179 | 79 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 80.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 27.2 | 3.2 | 282 | 53 | 1,009.4 | 0.68 / 0.68 | 29 | 844.9 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.9 | 3.2 | 73 | 92 | 1,015.0 | 3.64 / 4.32 | 100 | 137.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-08 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kateta?
Now 22.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.9 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.7 to 27.8 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. Precip around 1.1 mm. Solar peaks near 780 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kateta today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kateta?
Local time is 04:25. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kateta?
Kateta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kateta?
DEM 960 m.
Where is Kateta located?
It is at -0.28333, 29.88333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kateta in?
It is in Uganda.