Location & Surroundings
Katira is a fourth-order administrative division in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,144 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nakaloke, 13 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is about 185 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Tororo Airport, 50 km away.
Overview
Katira is a sub-county of Uganda.
It is located in Uganda.
The elevation is around 1,144 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 7' 4" N, 34° 2' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1144 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 709 p/km²
- Built-up 4.0%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:38
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Places in Katira
Weather in Katira
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 26.1 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 780 W/m2.
Temperature
23.4 C
Wind
0.7 m/s N (16 deg)
Humidity
64 %
Pressure
1,016.9 hPa
Clouds
10 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 23.4 | 0.7 | 16 | 64 | 1,016.9 | - / 0.00 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.1 | 4.9 | 82 | 58 | 1,011.6 | 0.83 / 0.83 | 100 | 779.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 3.2 | 144 | 79 | 1,014.7 | 1.34 / 2.17 | 50 | 33.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.1 | 1.8 | 146 | 79 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 0.9 | 83 | 62 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 103.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.8 | 0.5 | 127 | 38 | 1,010.4 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 34 | 909.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.6 | 0.8 | 74 | 56 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 146.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 2.5 | 163 | 67 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 24.4 | 1.1 | 139 | 50 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 105.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.2 | 2.2 | 114 | 35 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 891.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 1.4 | 94 | 51 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 27 | 90.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.9 | 1.0 | 183 | 59 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 25.0 | 0.9 | 121 | 54 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 104.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katira?
Now 23.4 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.7 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 26.1 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 780 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Katira today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Katira?
Local time is 16:38. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Katira?
Katira is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Katira?
DEM 1,144 m.
Where is Katira located?
It is at 1.11787, 34.03752 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katira in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry