Location & Surroundings
Lonukaf is a waterhole(s) in Northern Region, Uganda, at 1,258 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Moroto, 22 km to the northeast. The national capital Kampala is about 320 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Moroto Airport, 16 km away.
Overview
Lonukaf is a Wikidata entity.
It is located in Uganda.
The elevation is around 1,247 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Type waterhole(s) (WTRH)
- a natural hole, hollow, or small depression that contains water, used by man and animals, especially in arid areas
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 21' 27" N, 34° 35' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 1258 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 555 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 04:42
- Sunrise 06:24
- Sunset 18:29
- Day length 12 h 6 min
Other waterhole(s)s nearby
Weather in Lonukaf
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Lonukaf, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 29.3 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 677 W/m2.
Temperature
24.5 C
Wind
1.7 m/s E (105 deg)
Humidity
50 %
Pressure
1,011.9 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.09 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 | 24.5 | 1.7 | 105 | 50 | 1,011.9 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 0.9 | 191 | 67 | 1,012.6 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 0.4 | 335 | 54 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 78 | 105.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.3 | 4.3 | 51 | 33 | 1,008.6 | 0.04 / 0.07 | 100 | 677.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 25.8 | 5.4 | 64 | 42 | 1,012.1 | 0.02 / 0.09 | 43 | 49.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 3.4 | 64 | 51 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 61 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 0.9 | 254 | 48 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 7 | 117.7 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.0 | 0.8 | 42 | 30 | 1,008.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 667.1 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.9 | 0.8 | 158 | 50 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 120.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.6 | 1.9 | 56 | 59 | 1,012.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 25.5 | 1.5 | 91 | 45 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 117.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.5 | 5.3 | 73 | 26 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 791.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 26.9 | 3.9 | 82 | 41 | 1,012.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 45 | 108.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Lonukaf?
Now 24.5 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.5 to 29.3 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 677 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 Lonukaf today?
Sunrise around 06:24 and sunset around 18:29 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Lonukaf?
Local time is 04:42. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Lonukaf?
Lonukaf is a waterhole(s).
What is the elevation of Lonukaf?
DEM 1,258 m.
Where is Lonukaf located?
It is at 2.35761, 34.58386 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Lonukaf in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry