Location & Surroundings
Katovu is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,351 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lyantonde, 6 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is about 175 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Mbarara Airport, 65 km away.
Also known as: Kitovu
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° 21' 0" S, 31° 9' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1351 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 208 p/km²
- Built-up 2.6%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:13
- Sunrise 06:41
- Sunset 18:50
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Alternate Names
Weather in Katovu
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katovu, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 30.3 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (105 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 23.9 | 1.7 | 105 | 60 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.3 | 3.6 | 112 | 32 | 1,007.7 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 99 | 647.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.6 | 2.0 | 339 | 73 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 10 | 213.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.9 | 1.8 | 284 | 88 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 21.2 | 1.4 | 55 | 66 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 18.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 31.2 | 2.1 | 58 | 31 | 1,008.2 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 75 | 713.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.9 | 1.9 | 343 | 73 | 1,012.5 | 0.27 / 0.30 | 41 | 177.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.4 | 1.4 | 299 | 82 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 23.6 | 0.3 | 5 | 59 | 1,014.9 | 0.64 / 0.64 | 57 | 69.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.1 | 4.0 | 116 | 43 | 1,008.5 | 0.00 / 0.37 | 87 | 662.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.0 | 2.6 | 289 | 83 | 1,014.0 | 1.29 / 1.66 | 78 | 86.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.6 | 0.9 | 342 | 82 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 23.2 | 0.9 | 203 | 63 | 1,015.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 60.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katovu?
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.9 to 30.3 C, max wind 3.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 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 Katovu today?
Sunrise around 06:41 and sunset around 18:50 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Katovu?
Local time is 16:13. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Katovu?
Katovu is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katovu?
DEM 1,351 m.
Where is Katovu located?
It is at -0.35000, 31.15000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katovu in?
It is in Uganda.