Location & Surroundings
Mataka is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,203 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lukaya, 37 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is 93 km to the east. The nearest airport is Entebbe Airport, 79 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° 12' 0" N, 31° 45' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1203 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 142 p/km²
- Built-up 1.1%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:44
- Sunrise 06:32
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Mataka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mataka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 19.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 206 W/m2.
Temperature
17.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s NW (324 deg)
Humidity
95 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
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 | 17.7 | 1.1 | 324 | 95 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.5 | 1.6 | 19 | 88 | 1,018.0 | 0.31 / 0.31 | 100 | 36.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.7 | 0.7 | 359 | 95 | 1,014.3 | 1.21 / 1.53 | 100 | 206.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.6 | 0.9 | 295 | 95 | 1,016.8 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 100 | 91.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 16.6 | 0.9 | 4 | 97 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 1.0 | 12 | 90 | 1,019.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 17.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.0 | 2.6 | 357 | 70 | 1,014.6 | 2.74 / 2.74 | 100 | 577.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.8 | 1.1 | 89 | 87 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 100 | 74.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 16.9 | 0.7 | 260 | 89 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.6 | 0.6 | 297 | 78 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 25.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.2 | 1.9 | 134 | 69 | 1,014.8 | 0.23 / 0.23 | 100 | 377.6 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.8 | 1.0 | 42 | 94 | 1,017.2 | 0.15 / 0.38 | 100 | 105.8 | n/a |
| Sunday | 16.0 | 0.4 | 32 | 99 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.16 | 35 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mataka?
Now 17.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.1 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 16.6 to 19.5 C, max wind 1.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 206 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 Mataka today?
Sunrise around 06:32 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Mataka?
Local time is 13:44. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mataka?
Mataka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mataka?
DEM 1,203 m.
Where is Mataka located?
It is at 0.20000, 31.75000 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mataka in?
It is in Uganda.