Location & Surroundings
Makoba is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,158 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Namayumba, 7 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is 50 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kajjansi Airfield, 55 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' 0" N, 32° 11' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1158 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 429 p/km²
- Built-up 1.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 09:53
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:48
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Makoba
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makoba, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 27.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 642 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
0.9 m/s NW (332 deg)
Humidity
99 %
Pressure
1,013.6 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.47 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 | 17.9 | 0.9 | 332 | 99 | 1,013.6 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.6 | 0.4 | 325 | 94 | 1,016.8 | 1.11 / 1.11 | 95 | 32.8 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.6 | 1.7 | 180 | 54 | 1,011.0 | 4.74 / 5.85 | 100 | 642.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.9 | 0.8 | 269 | 96 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 2.34 | 97 | 218.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.5 | 1.1 | 16 | 98 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.47 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.1 | 0.7 | 347 | 93 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 90 | 18.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 28.5 | 2.2 | 172 | 45 | 1,010.5 | 0.10 / 0.11 | 93 | 564.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.7 | 0.9 | 231 | 83 | 1,014.6 | 2.81 / 2.92 | 84 | 75.5 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.5 | 0.6 | 335 | 92 | 1,013.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.5 | 1.1 | 13 | 68 | 1,015.3 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 53 | 52.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.9 | 1.3 | 202 | 59 | 1,010.0 | 0.21 / 0.27 | 96 | 648.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.1 | 0.9 | 298 | 88 | 1,012.5 | 1.33 / 1.59 | 50 | 100.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.3 | 1.1 | 349 | 93 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 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 Makoba?
Now 17.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.9 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 17.5 to 27.6 C, max wind 1.7 m/s. Precip around 0.5 mm. Solar peaks near 642 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.5 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makoba today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Makoba?
Local time is 09:53. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Makoba?
Makoba is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makoba?
DEM 1,158 m.
Where is Makoba located?
It is at 0.53333, 32.18333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makoba in?
It is in Uganda.