Location & Surroundings
Magada is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,177 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Iganga, 8 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 100 km to the west. The nearest airport is Kakira 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
0° 32' 9" N, 33° 28' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 1177 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,156 p/km²
- Built-up 6.0%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 02:00
- Sunrise 06:25
- Sunset 18:33
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Magada
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Magada, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 28.6 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 768 W/m2.
Temperature
26.3 C
Wind
4.7 m/s SW (205 deg)
Humidity
58 %
Pressure
1,011.3 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
0.05 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 | 26.3 | 4.7 | 205 | 58 | 1,011.3 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.4 | 2.4 | 181 | 91 | 1,015.3 | 1.51 / 1.51 | 100 | 195.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.3 | 1.6 | 146 | 91 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 23.5 | 1.9 | 91 | 69 | 1,015.8 | 0.04 / 0.17 | 6 | 111.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 28.6 | 2.3 | 222 | 45 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 94 | 768.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.1 | 2.6 | 161 | 75 | 1,013.8 | 0.04 / 0.08 | 86 | 215.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.4 | 2.3 | 149 | 90 | 1,012.6 | 1.69 / 1.77 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.3 | 2.6 | 133 | 79 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 98 | 50.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 24.7 | 4.2 | 219 | 62 | 1,010.6 | 0.14 / 0.42 | 94 | 617.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.9 | 3.2 | 190 | 76 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 125.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.4 | 0.4 | 203 | 92 | 1,012.5 | 2.05 / 2.05 | 17 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.1 | 4.1 | 124 | 62 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 113.1 | n/a |
| Monday | 30.7 | 1.1 | 257 | 35 | 1,008.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 908.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-30 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Magada?
Now 26.3 C with overcast skies and a 4.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.3 to 28.6 C, max wind 4.7 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 768 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 Magada today?
Sunrise around 06:25 and sunset around 18:33 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Magada?
Local time is 02:00. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Magada?
Magada is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Magada?
DEM 1,177 m.
Where is Magada located?
It is at 0.53595, 33.46830 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Magada in?
It is in Uganda.