Location & Surroundings
Masitale is a settlement in Western Region, Uganda, at 1,506 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buhesi, 5 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 265 km to the east. The nearest airport is Fort Portal Airport, 16 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' 17" N, 30° 13' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 1506 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 396 p/km²
- Built-up 3.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:07
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Masitale
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Masitale, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 20.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 511 W/m2.
Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
0.1 m/s SE (151 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,016.2 hPa
Clouds
67 %
Precip
0.85 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 | 19.9 | 0.1 | 151 | 82 | 1,016.2 | - / 0.00 | 67 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 1.3 | 79 | 82 | 1,013.4 | 4.21 / 4.21 | 100 | 511.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 15.8 | 1.3 | 280 | 95 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 1.20 | 62 | 73.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 15.5 | 1.2 | 328 | 98 | 1,016.3 | 2.93 / 4.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.7 | 0.6 | 200 | 95 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.85 | 100 | 16.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 0.8 | 167 | 77 | 1,013.7 | 0.26 / 1.11 | 76 | 309.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 15.9 | 1.2 | 249 | 98 | 1,017.3 | 1.64 / 2.75 | 91 | 207.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 14.7 | 1.1 | 243 | 96 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 1.47 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.9 | 0.9 | 150 | 74 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 11 | 92.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 24.5 | 1.4 | 324 | 55 | 1,010.9 | 0.92 / 0.99 | 85 | 764.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.0 | 0.9 | 323 | 80 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.58 | 68 | 63.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 15.5 | 1.1 | 281 | 89 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 16 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.0 | 0.2 | 122 | 69 | 1,017.0 | 0.09 / 0.49 | 6 | 90.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Masitale?
Now 19.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.1 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.5 to 20.6 C, max wind 1.3 m/s. Precip around 0.9 mm. Solar peaks near 511 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.9 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Masitale today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Masitale?
Local time is 16:07. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Masitale?
Masitale is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Masitale?
DEM 1,506 m.
Where is Masitale located?
It is at 0.53802, 30.22109 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Masitale in?
It is in Uganda.