Location & Surroundings
Katoma is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,385 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Isingiro, 9 km to the northeast. The national capital Kampala is about 245 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Mbarara Airport, 47 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° 56' 0" S, 30° 47' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1385 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 19 p/km²
- Built-up 0.4%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:18
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Katoma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katoma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 15.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 584 W/m2.
Temperature
15.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (236 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,014.4 hPa
Clouds
90 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 15.7 | 1.1 | 236 | 92 | 1,014.4 | - / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.0 | 0.4 | 288 | 78 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 25.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 2.0 | 27 | 42 | 1,009.9 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 93 | 584.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.4 | 0.6 | 120 | 80 | 1,013.3 | 0.54 / 0.59 | 50 | 57.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.4 | 1.2 | 243 | 87 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 0.5 | 66 | 80 | 1,016.2 | 0.53 / 0.53 | 87 | 28.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.7 | 2.1 | 166 | 67 | 1,010.5 | 1.22 / 1.75 | 97 | 536.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.4 | 0.9 | 197 | 84 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.65 | 100 | 135.4 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.5 | 0.8 | 244 | 90 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 10 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.7 | 0.3 | 143 | 69 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 97.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 26.3 | 3.4 | 131 | 46 | 1,009.6 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 59 | 703.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 0.3 | 328 | 71 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 5 | 217.9 | n/a |
| Thursday | 16.6 | 1.5 | 216 | 86 | 1,012.6 | 0.24 / 0.28 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katoma?
Now 15.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 15.7 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 584 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 Katoma today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Katoma?
Local time is 13:18. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Katoma?
Katoma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katoma?
DEM 1,385 m.
Where is Katoma located?
It is at -0.93333, 30.78333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katoma in?
It is in Uganda.