Location & Surroundings
Matale is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,247 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buikwe, 8 km to the northeast. The national capital Kampala is 43 km to the west. The nearest airport is Jinja Airport, 30 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° 16' 53" N, 32° 58' 10" E
- Elevation DEM: 1247 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,224 p/km²
- Built-up 8.5%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 14:54
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Matale
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matale, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 749 W/m2.
Temperature
21.1 C
Wind
2.3 m/s N (359 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,017.0 hPa
Clouds
99 %
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 | 21.1 | 2.3 | 359 | 76 | 1,017.0 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.6 | 1.0 | 224 | 60 | 1,012.0 | 4.11 / 4.11 | 89 | 749.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 18.5 | 2.0 | 61 | 93 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 2.10 | 99 | 194.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.2 | 1.7 | 358 | 95 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 2.5 | 23 | 69 | 1,016.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 99.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.8 | 1.2 | 166 | 53 | 1,010.3 | 0.18 / 0.18 | 72 | 740.7 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.0 | 1.7 | 57 | 82 | 1,013.8 | 0.18 / 0.36 | 37 | 161.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.1 | 0.8 | 89 | 90 | 1,012.1 | 0.58 / 0.94 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.0 | 0.5 | 37 | 67 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.64 | 5 | 92.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 28.3 | 3.0 | 180 | 45 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 22 | 823.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.2 | 1.1 | 52 | 77 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 36 | 210.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.5 | 1.1 | 103 | 91 | 1,011.3 | 0.62 / 0.73 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.1 | 1.1 | 359 | 72 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 45.1 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matale?
Now 21.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.3 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 25.6 C, max wind 2.5 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 749 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 Matale today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Matale?
Local time is 14:54. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Matale?
Matale is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matale?
DEM 1,247 m.
Where is Matale located?
It is at 0.28139, 32.96952 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matale in?
It is in Uganda.