Location & Surroundings
Matyama is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,258 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Namavundu, 9 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is about 130 km to the west. The nearest airport is Busia Airport, 45 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° 23' 4" N, 33° 44' 7" E
- Elevation DEM: 1258 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 965 p/km²
- Built-up 6.5%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:12
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Matyama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matyama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 28.1 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 797 W/m2.
Temperature
19.1 C
Wind
2.2 m/s S (180 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,013.0 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
2.13 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 | 19.1 | 2.2 | 180 | 87 | 1,013.0 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.0 | 2.6 | 126 | 84 | 1,011.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 80 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 24.3 | 3.3 | 76 | 59 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 77 | 99.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.1 | 5.4 | 220 | 49 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 797.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.3 | 3.5 | 134 | 76 | 1,012.4 | 2.13 / 2.13 | 100 | 104.2 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.5 | 1.9 | 2 | 78 | 1,011.9 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.6 | 2.0 | 14 | 63 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 93 | 87.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.7 | 4.4 | 197 | 60 | 1,010.4 | 0.31 / 0.33 | 100 | 720.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 19.3 | 3.6 | 92 | 86 | 1,014.8 | 2.11 / 2.43 | 99 | 108.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 2.2 | 12 | 79 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.13 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 23.4 | 3.6 | 11 | 68 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 25 | 102.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.7 | 5.1 | 225 | 44 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 878.4 | n/a |
| Thursday | 21.5 | 1.6 | 349 | 82 | 1,013.3 | 1.91 / 1.91 | 100 | 210.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-21 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matyama?
Now 19.1 C with overcast skies and a 2.2 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 19.1 to 28.1 C, max wind 5.4 m/s. Precip around 2.1 mm. Solar peaks near 797 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 2.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Matyama today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Matyama?
Local time is 03:12. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Matyama?
Matyama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Matyama?
DEM 1,258 m.
Where is Matyama located?
It is at 0.38456, 33.73527 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matyama in?
It is in Uganda.