Location & Surroundings
Makina is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,173 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Busia, 7 km to the southeast. The national capital Kampala is about 165 km to the west. The nearest airport is Busia Airport, 11 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° 31' 36" N, 34° 3' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1173 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 969 p/km²
- Built-up 5.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:11
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makina
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makina, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 30.8 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 836 W/m2.
Temperature
19.5 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NE (60 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,012.2 hPa
Clouds
96 %
Precip
1.85 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 | 19.5 | 0.5 | 60 | 85 | 1,012.2 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.3 | 1.4 | 346 | 66 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 103.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 30.8 | 4.2 | 233 | 38 | 1,008.5 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 61 | 835.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.9 | 3.1 | 156 | 92 | 1,015.3 | 5.35 / 5.36 | 100 | 213.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 19.8 | 1.5 | 34 | 88 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 1.85 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.9 | 1.7 | 19 | 72 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 87 | 64.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 31.4 | 2.3 | 266 | 35 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 818.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.6 | 3.4 | 66 | 91 | 1,015.7 | 12.27 / 12.27 | 100 | 136.6 | n/a |
| Friday | 19.9 | 1.3 | 74 | 82 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.8 | 1.7 | 350 | 61 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 44 | 102.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.1 | 2.2 | 198 | 33 | 1,008.1 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 24 | 918.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.6 | 1.2 | 119 | 70 | 1,012.2 | 0.56 / 0.58 | 81 | 187.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.5 | 0.3 | 324 | 72 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 84 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makina?
Now 19.5 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.5 to 30.8 C, max wind 4.2 m/s. Precip around 1.9 mm. Solar peaks near 836 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makina today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Makina?
Local time is 12:11. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Makina?
Makina is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makina?
DEM 1,173 m.
Where is Makina located?
It is at 0.52658, 34.06613 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makina in?
It is in Uganda.