Location & Surroundings
Makota is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,616 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Ishaka, 5 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 290 km to the east. The nearest airport is Kihihi Airport, 51 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° 35' 4" S, 30° 7' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1616 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 622 p/km²
- Built-up 8.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:39
- Sunrise 06:50
- Sunset 18:58
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Weather in Makota
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Makota, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 24.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 518 W/m2.
Temperature
24.2 C
Wind
1.5 m/s S (183 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,012.0 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.21 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 | 24.2 | 1.5 | 183 | 57 | 1,012.0 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.6 | 2.0 | 309 | 96 | 1,016.0 | 3.88 / 3.88 | 100 | 98.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 16.5 | 0.7 | 288 | 95 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.9 | 1.7 | 142 | 71 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 86 | 56.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 1.2 | 319 | 58 | 1,011.9 | 0.20 / 0.21 | 91 | 517.6 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.5 | 1.2 | 322 | 84 | 1,015.7 | 1.40 / 1.61 | 100 | 71.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.3 | 1.2 | 321 | 95 | 1,014.7 | 2.99 / 4.60 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.9 | 0.4 | 308 | 90 | 1,017.2 | 0.00 / 0.98 | 100 | 12.1 | n/a |
| Friday | 27.2 | 0.5 | 103 | 41 | 1,010.7 | 0.00 / 0.50 | 90 | 443.7 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.8 | 1.1 | 312 | 91 | 1,016.4 | 3.97 / 4.48 | 100 | 114.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 16.0 | 0.3 | 294 | 96 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 1.29 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.4 | 1.4 | 122 | 66 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 80.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.7 | 1.7 | 32 | 48 | 1,011.2 | 0.07 / 0.07 | 79 | 592.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Makota?
Now 24.2 C with overcast skies and a 1.5 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 16.5 to 24.2 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.2 mm. Solar peaks near 518 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.2 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Makota today?
Sunrise around 06:50 and sunset around 18:58 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Makota?
Local time is 23:39. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Makota?
Makota is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Makota?
DEM 1,616 m.
Where is Makota located?
It is at -0.58444, 30.13278 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Makota in?
It is in Uganda.