Location & Surroundings
Katoka is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,207 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kasambya, 22 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 145 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mbarara Airport, about 120 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° 15' 0" N, 31° 18' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1207 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 98 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 01:40
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Katoka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katoka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 27.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 551 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,009.5 hPa
Clouds
89 %
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 | 23.9 | 2.1 | 83 | 62 | 1,009.5 | - / 0.00 | 89 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.9 | 0.4 | 72 | 95 | 1,012.4 | 0.95 / 0.95 | 61 | 71.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.1 | 0.1 | 345 | 95 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.29 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.6 | 0.7 | 91 | 67 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 98.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.2 | 1.1 | 82 | 47 | 1,006.8 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 97 | 551.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.6 | 1.1 | 278 | 87 | 1,012.2 | 0.84 / 0.91 | 75 | 77.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.9 | 0.7 | 309 | 91 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.5 | 1.0 | 16 | 59 | 1,014.3 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 88 | 83.6 | n/a |
| Saturday | 20.0 | 1.5 | 183 | 86 | 1,010.5 | 1.25 / 1.33 | 100 | 480.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.1 | 1.0 | 275 | 96 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 1.33 | 96 | 22.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 17.4 | 1.1 | 273 | 96 | 1,013.0 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.2 | 1.2 | 225 | 99 | 1,017.6 | 3.80 / 3.81 | 100 | 8.3 | n/a |
| Sunday | 28.9 | 1.5 | 166 | 40 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 70 | 330.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katoka?
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 27.2 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 551 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 Katoka today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Katoka?
Local time is 01:40. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Katoka?
Katoka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katoka?
DEM 1,207 m.
Where is Katoka located?
It is at 0.25000, 31.30000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katoka in?
It is in Uganda.