Location & Surroundings
Katuna is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,854 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byumba, 18 km to the southeast. The national capital Kampala is about 350 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Kabale Airport, 21 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
1° 26' 12" S, 29° 59' 12" E
- Elevation DEM: 1854 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 981 p/km²
- Built-up 9.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:27
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 12 h 12 min
Nearby
Weather in Katuna
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Katuna, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 20.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
1.4 m/s S (165 deg)
Humidity
68 %
Pressure
1,019.3 hPa
Clouds
88 %
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 | 17.9 | 1.4 | 165 | 68 | 1,019.3 | - / 0.00 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 2.0 | 91 | 69 | 1,014.5 | 2.37 / 2.37 | 25 | 686.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.0 | 0.8 | 290 | 90 | 1,017.7 | 1.01 / 3.38 | 100 | 146.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 13.3 | 1.0 | 269 | 90 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.1 | 0.9 | 77 | 74 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 86.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.8 | 1.5 | 112 | 77 | 1,014.4 | 1.81 / 1.81 | 99 | 659.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 14.9 | 1.0 | 254 | 91 | 1,017.2 | 1.10 / 2.91 | 86 | 102.2 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.4 | 1.2 | 296 | 87 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 38 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 18.6 | 1.4 | 73 | 74 | 1,017.3 | 0.23 / 0.25 | 29 | 85.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.7 | 2.1 | 48 | 55 | 1,011.5 | 1.80 / 2.05 | 58 | 867.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.8 | 0.9 | 292 | 86 | 1,015.3 | 0.01 / 2.06 | 41 | 181.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.8 | 1.5 | 295 | 89 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 1.06 | 77 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.6 | 1.4 | 69 | 69 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 20 | 94.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Katuna?
Now 17.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 13.3 to 20.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 686 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 Katuna today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 12m.
What is the local time in Katuna?
Local time is 17:27. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Katuna?
Katuna is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Katuna?
DEM 1,854 m.
Where is Katuna located?
It is at -1.43657, 29.98675 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Katuna in?
It is in Uganda.