Location & Surroundings
Katete is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,369 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kihihi, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is about 340 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kihihi Airport, 9 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° 46' 45" S, 29° 45' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 1369 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 940 p/km²
- Built-up 7.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:09
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:50
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Nearby
Weather in Katete
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katete, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 23.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 759 W/m2.
Temperature
16.3 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (139 deg)
Humidity
98 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.56 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 | 16.3 | 1.3 | 139 | 98 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 0.4 | 33 | 81 | 1,016.6 | 0.16 / 0.16 | 98 | 76.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.5 | 0.4 | 59 | 78 | 1,011.7 | 5.60 / 5.76 | 100 | 758.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.8 | 1.8 | 144 | 96 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 3.45 | 100 | 158.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.1 | 1.3 | 134 | 97 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 1.56 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 0.5 | 343 | 81 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.19 | 30 | 92.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.2 | 1.3 | 75 | 64 | 1,010.3 | 2.85 / 3.04 | 99 | 749.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.5 | 1.5 | 149 | 98 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 2.79 | 100 | 125.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 16.4 | 1.2 | 150 | 98 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 1.73 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.6 | 0.7 | 40 | 83 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.70 | 43 | 90.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 127 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 6.41 / 7.11 | 95 | 476.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.1 | 1.3 | 105 | 98 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 1.64 | 99 | 207.8 | n/a |
| Saturday | 15.4 | 1.0 | 144 | 98 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 1.58 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-28 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katete?
Now 16.3 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.1 to 23.5 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 759 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katete today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Katete?
Local time is 12:09. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Katete?
Katete is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katete?
DEM 1,369 m.
Where is Katete located?
It is at -0.77917, 29.75056 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katete in?
It is in Uganda.