Location & Surroundings
Koba is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,283 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buikwe, 4 km to the northeast. The national capital Kampala is 46 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jinja Airport, 27 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° 18' 11" N, 32° 59' 37" E
- Elevation DEM: 1283 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 424 p/km²
- Built-up 3.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:17
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Koba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Koba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 861 W/m2.
Temperature
26.4 C
Wind
2.7 m/s S (183 deg)
Humidity
54 %
Pressure
1,011.5 hPa
Clouds
70 %
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 | 26.4 | 2.7 | 183 | 54 | 1,011.5 | - / 0.00 | 70 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 0.4 | 271 | 89 | 1,015.8 | 1.06 / 1.06 | 99 | 150.3 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 1.1 | 178 | 89 | 1,013.2 | 0.00 / 0.45 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.9 | 2.4 | 150 | 53 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.18 | 6 | 91.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.6 | 2.9 | 183 | 41 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 34 | 861.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.1 | 0.8 | 283 | 62 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 8 | 228.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 0.7 | 133 | 75 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 26.2 | 1.9 | 146 | 53 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 97.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 28.9 | 3.3 | 184 | 42 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 866.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.9 | 0.6 | 212 | 71 | 1,011.2 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 201.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.9 | 1.3 | 110 | 83 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 26.2 | 1.9 | 93 | 53 | 1,013.2 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 100 | 88.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.8 | 2.8 | 210 | 52 | 1,008.7 | 0.05 / 0.10 | 84 | 727.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-19 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Koba?
Now 26.4 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 2.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 27.6 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 861 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 Koba today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Koba?
Local time is 21:17. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Koba?
Koba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Koba?
DEM 1,283 m.
Where is Koba located?
It is at 0.30300, 32.99367 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Koba in?
It is in Uganda.