Location & Surroundings
Masiira is a fourth-order administrative division in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 2,814 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Kapchorwa, 17 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 230 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kitale Airport, 64 km away.
Overview
Masiira is a sub-county of Uganda.
It is located in Uganda.
The elevation is around 2,814 metre.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 14' 39" N, 34° 27' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 2814 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:51
- Sunrise 06:29
- Sunset 18:37
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Places in Masiira
Weather in Masiira
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masiira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 12.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 18.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 W/m2.
Temperature
12.1 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SE (139 deg)
Humidity
85 %
Pressure
1,017.7 hPa
Clouds
23 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 12.1 | 1.7 | 139 | 85 | 1,017.7 | - / 0.00 | 23 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.2 | 1.0 | 337 | 57 | 1,017.7 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 97 | 115.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.9 | 1.9 | 123 | 76 | 1,014.8 | 2.15 / 2.20 | 96 | 646.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 14.2 | 2.9 | 120 | 72 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.84 | 91 | 74.7 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 11.8 | 2.3 | 135 | 74 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 26 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 1.3 | 346 | 51 | 1,017.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 116.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.6 | 2.8 | 131 | 75 | 1,014.9 | 1.25 / 1.25 | 99 | 617.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.1 | 2.8 | 114 | 64 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.27 | 72 | 51.8 | n/a |
| Monday | 12.2 | 2.4 | 138 | 71 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.1 | 1.1 | 342 | 49 | 1,016.8 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 6 | 117.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.1 | 1.0 | 149 | 64 | 1,013.3 | 0.90 / 0.95 | 48 | 666.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.1 | 2.7 | 109 | 60 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 99 | 158.1 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 12.4 | 2.3 | 139 | 72 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 74 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masiira?
Now 12.1 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 11.8 to 18.2 C, max wind 2.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 647 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 Masiira today?
Sunrise around 06:29 and sunset around 18:37 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Masiira?
Local time is 12:51. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Masiira?
Masiira is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Masiira?
DEM 2,814 m.
Where is Masiira located?
It is at 1.24417, 34.45451 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masiira in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry