Location & Surroundings
Kitoma is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,100 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Butemba, 16 km to the southeast. The national capital Kampala is about 160 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Masindi Airport, 56 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° 17' 19" N, 31° 33' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 1100 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 26 p/km²
- Built-up 0.2%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:32
- Sunrise 06:45
- Sunset 18:55
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Kitoma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Kitoma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 28.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 531 W/m2.
Temperature
18.3 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (146 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,013.1 hPa
Clouds
57 %
Precip
0.63 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 | 18.3 | 1.2 | 146 | 92 | 1,013.1 | - / 0.00 | 57 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 1.0 | 105 | 71 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 36 | 57.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 28.7 | 1.4 | 24 | 41 | 1,009.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 31 | 531.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.4 | 2.2 | 219 | 73 | 1,012.0 | 0.36 / 0.43 | 33 | 204.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.4 | 0.7 | 223 | 82 | 1,012.5 | 0.20 / 0.63 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 24.5 | 0.4 | 96 | 59 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 83.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.1 | 2.1 | 352 | 37 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 729.3 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.8 | 1.4 | 226 | 83 | 1,012.2 | 2.69 / 2.69 | 87 | 88.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 19.1 | 1.2 | 67 | 86 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 64 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.9 | 0.1 | 275 | 69 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 58.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-11 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Kitoma?
Now 18.3 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 28.7 C, max wind 2.2 m/s. Precip around 0.6 mm. Solar peaks near 531 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Kitoma today?
Sunrise around 06:45 and sunset around 18:55 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Kitoma?
Local time is 08:32. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Kitoma?
Kitoma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Kitoma?
DEM 1,100 m.
Where is Kitoma located?
It is at 1.28849, 31.55179 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Kitoma in?
It is in Uganda.