Location & Surroundings
Maracha is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 1,182 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Koboko, 16 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 375 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Arua Airport, 25 km away.
Also known as: Maraca
Basic Data
- Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 16' 14" N, 30° 57' 19" E
- Elevation DEM: 1182 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,694 p/km²
- Built-up 10.4%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:24
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Maracha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maracha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 27.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 540 W/m2.
Temperature
19.4 C
Wind
1.1 m/s S (199 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
1.58 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 | 19.4 | 1.1 | 199 | 78 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.2 | 0.9 | 306 | 72 | 1,013.8 | 0.47 / 0.47 | 76 | 56.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 27.5 | 2.9 | 288 | 56 | 1,008.5 | 2.75 / 3.22 | 74 | 540.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.4 | 1.1 | 108 | 90 | 1,013.0 | 2.16 / 5.38 | 100 | 232.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 18.9 | 1.6 | 268 | 92 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 1.58 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.6 | 1.0 | 230 | 75 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.24 | 100 | 71.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 30.2 | 2.8 | 95 | 42 | 1,008.4 | 2.18 / 2.42 | 59 | 836.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 1.6 | 171 | 86 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 1.52 | 24 | 165.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.1 | 0.7 | 330 | 84 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 1.01 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 23.1 | 1.6 | 132 | 74 | 1,013.4 | 2.13 / 3.14 | 99 | 67.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 29.9 | 2.1 | 127 | 45 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 28 | 833.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.4 | 3.5 | 56 | 90 | 1,013.0 | 2.49 / 2.52 | 100 | 171.2 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 19.1 | 1.4 | 348 | 91 | 1,012.5 | 0.40 / 2.92 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maracha?
Now 19.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 27.5 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. Precip around 1.6 mm. Solar peaks near 540 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.6 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Maracha today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Maracha?
Local time is 11:24. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Maracha?
Maracha is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Maracha?
DEM 1,182 m.
Where is Maracha located?
It is at 3.27042, 30.95532 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maracha in?
It is in Uganda.