Location & Surroundings
Katubwe is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,179 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Wakiso, 6 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kajjansi Airfield, 29 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° 27' 3" N, 32° 28' 54" E
- Elevation DEM: 1179 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 482 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 20:38
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:44
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Katubwe
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katubwe, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 31.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 611 W/m2.
Temperature
31.2 C
Wind
1.8 m/s S (164 deg)
Humidity
27 %
Pressure
1,008.7 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 31.2 | 1.8 | 164 | 27 | 1,008.7 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.1 | 1.3 | 229 | 69 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 47.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.1 | 1.2 | 5 | 70 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.1 | 1.8 | 360 | 53 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 81.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.1 | 2.9 | 152 | 41 | 1,009.4 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 610.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.3 | 1.0 | 233 | 72 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 91 | 59.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.8 | 1.6 | 56 | 84 | 1,012.2 | 0.40 / 0.45 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.0 | 0.9 | 351 | 56 | 1,014.5 | 0.07 / 0.51 | 55 | 81.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 31.3 | 3.0 | 138 | 32 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 84 | 760.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.9 | 1.4 | 238 | 66 | 1,011.5 | 0.62 / 0.67 | 24 | 85.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.6 | 1.0 | 325 | 70 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.5 | 1.6 | 38 | 51 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 46.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 26.9 | 2.3 | 173 | 48 | 1,008.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 95 | 673.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-01 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katubwe?
Now 31.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 31.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 611 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 Katubwe today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:44 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Katubwe?
Local time is 20:38. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Katubwe?
Katubwe is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katubwe?
DEM 1,179 m.
Where is Katubwe located?
It is at 0.45095, 32.48166 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katubwe in?
It is in Uganda.