Location & Surroundings
Katikara is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,051 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kigorobya, 8 km to the southwest. The national capital Kampala is about 200 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Masindi Airport, 42 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
1° 39' 13" N, 31° 22' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 1051 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 356 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:57
- Sunrise 06:42
- Sunset 18:51
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katikara
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katikara, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 26.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 789 W/m2.
Temperature
21.2 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (76 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,014.1 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
1.60 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 | 21.2 | 2.1 | 76 | 86 | 1,014.1 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 2.3 | 64 | 93 | 1,012.7 | 1.26 / 1.26 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.4 | 0.8 | 235 | 81 | 1,015.8 | 1.42 / 2.68 | 71 | 63.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.1 | 1.9 | 279 | 70 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 2.29 | 77 | 789.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.6 | 1.4 | 190 | 82 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 1.60 | 57 | 234.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.6 | 2.9 | 48 | 94 | 1,014.0 | 14.21 / 15.81 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 1.1 | 162 | 92 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 4.83 | 100 | 9.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 2.6 | 262 | 68 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.91 | 43 | 606.5 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.4 | 3.3 | 208 | 81 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.74 | 25 | 224.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.8 | 1.3 | 121 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 0.43 / 1.17 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 0.6 | 9 | 77 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 82.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.8 | 1.7 | 335 | 54 | 1,009.6 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 43 | 761.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.9 | 3.5 | 188 | 86 | 1,012.0 | 3.16 / 3.21 | 94 | 265.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-22 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katikara?
Now 21.2 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 26.1 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 789 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 Katikara today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 18:51 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Katikara?
Local time is 06:57. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Katikara?
Katikara is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katikara?
DEM 1,051 m.
Where is Katikara located?
It is at 1.65360, 31.36933 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katikara in?
It is in Uganda.