Location & Surroundings
Katonya is a fifth-order administrative division in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,941 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kanungu, 12 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 335 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 31 km away.
Overview
Katonya is A parish in Rukungiri District, Uganda.
It is located in Rukungiri District, Uganda.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Located in Rukungiri District
- Type fifth-order administrative division (ADM5)
- a subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
0° 59' 23" S, 29° 53' 25" E
- Elevation DEM: 1941 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 743 p/km²
- Built-up 6.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:55
- Sunrise 06:49
- Sunset 18:57
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Mountains & Terrain in Katonya
Others in Katonya
Weather in Katonya
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katonya, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 26.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 757 W/m2.
Temperature
18.8 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (152 deg)
Humidity
59 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
28 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 18.8 | 1.6 | 152 | 59 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 16.5 | 1.5 | 175 | 57 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.3 | 1.6 | 102 | 38 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 68.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 1.3 | 55 | 34 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 756.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.6 | 1.6 | 169 | 65 | 1,013.5 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 99 | 122.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 16.5 | 1.1 | 184 | 72 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.8 | 1.2 | 87 | 47 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 65.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 1.2 | 358 | 42 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 519.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 17.6 | 0.4 | 205 | 81 | 1,015.3 | 1.09 / 1.09 | 81 | 71.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 15.5 | 0.9 | 180 | 83 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.40 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.4 | 0.9 | 79 | 59 | 1,016.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 85 | 60.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 1.7 | 119 | 40 | 1,010.5 | 0.05 / 0.11 | 98 | 558.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.4 | 1.4 | 167 | 85 | 1,016.3 | 1.43 / 1.54 | 100 | 101.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-20 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katonya?
Now 18.8 C with partly cloudy skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 26.6 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 757 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 Katonya today?
Sunrise around 06:49 and sunset around 18:57 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Katonya?
Local time is 06:55. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Katonya?
Katonya is a fifth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Katonya?
DEM 1,941 m.
Where is Katonya located?
It is at -0.98966, 29.89037 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katonya in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry