Location & Surroundings
Matangacha is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 653 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Yumbe, 54 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 325 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Arua Airport, 54 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
3° 0' 15" N, 31° 24' 6" E
- Elevation DEM: 653 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 667 p/km²
- Built-up 7.8%
- Settlement Rural cluster
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 21:14
- Sunrise 06:44
- Sunset 18:54
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Matangacha
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matangacha, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 33.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 33.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 176 W/m2.
Temperature
33.7 C
Wind
3.2 m/s S (189 deg)
Humidity
35 %
Pressure
1,007.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.04 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 | 33.7 | 3.2 | 189 | 35 | 1,007.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 23.0 | 3.9 | 156 | 80 | 1,011.3 | 0.67 / 0.67 | 100 | 176.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.2 | 0.6 | 43 | 95 | 1,012.7 | 2.59 / 3.26 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.8 | 0.4 | 306 | 94 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 1.30 | 100 | 9.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.6 | 1.2 | 326 | 72 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 135.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 0.7 | 89 | 82 | 1,012.6 | 0.08 / 0.12 | 100 | 116.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 0.5 | 87 | 97 | 1,012.5 | 2.48 / 2.61 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.5 | 1.6 | 174 | 94 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 1.12 | 100 | 19.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.2 | 2.0 | 192 | 53 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.39 | 89 | 316.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.5 | 1.1 | 35 | 88 | 1,013.6 | 0.53 / 0.91 | 99 | 199.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 0.7 | 99 | 88 | 1,012.7 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 23.8 | 0.2 | 157 | 74 | 1,015.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 68.1 | n/a |
| Saturday | 32.7 | 3.4 | 24 | 35 | 1,009.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 83 | 813.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matangacha?
Now 33.7 C with overcast skies and a 3.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 20.2 to 33.7 C, max wind 3.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 176 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 Matangacha today?
Sunrise around 06:44 and sunset around 18:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 10m.
What is the local time in Matangacha?
Local time is 21:14. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Matangacha?
Matangacha is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matangacha?
DEM 653 m.
Where is Matangacha located?
It is at 3.00422, 31.40174 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matangacha in?
It is in Uganda.