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seat of a second-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Moroto is a town in Northern Region, Uganda with 16,300 inhabitants, at 1,393 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Amudat, 72 km to the southeast. The national capital Kampala is about 340 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Moroto Airport, 9 km away.

Also known as: Maroto

Overview

Moroto Town is place in Northern Region, Uganda.

It is located in Moroto District, Uganda.

The elevation is around 1,380 metre.

Basic Data

  • Country Uganda
  • Located in Moroto District
  • Type seat of a second-order administrative division (PPLA2)

Geography

  • Coordinates
    2° 32' 4" N, 34° 40' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 1393 m
  • Timezone Africa/Kampala
  • Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 16,300
  • Pop. Density 2,077 p/km²
  • Built-up 4.9%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Shilling (UGX)
  • Phone Prefix +256

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Alternate Names

Maroto

Weather in Moroto

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Moroto, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 5.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 29.6 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 775 W/m2.

Temperature
24.6 C
Wind
5.5 m/s E (83 deg)
Humidity
48 %
Pressure
1,011.8 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 24.6 5.5 83 48 1,011.8 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 21.7 2.6 95 60 1,010.0 0.00 / 0.00 86 0.0 n/a
12h 25.3 4.9 82 44 1,012.8 0.00 / 0.00 35 107.5 n/a
18h 29.6 7.4 71 31 1,007.1 0.00 / 0.00 99 775.2 n/a
Tomorrow 23.7 5.5 90 52 1,012.1 0.04 / 0.04 92 99.4 n/a
30h 20.6 2.6 78 64 1,011.3 0.00 / 0.00 53 0.0 n/a
36h 24.4 4.3 81 47 1,014.2 0.00 / 0.00 91 115.6 n/a
42h 29.8 8.0 69 29 1,008.7 0.00 / 0.00 49 901.2 n/a
Saturday 24.4 5.9 68 47 1,012.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 192.4 n/a
54h 20.9 2.4 70 59 1,012.3 0.00 / 0.00 98 0.0 n/a
60h 24.1 4.3 80 48 1,015.9 0.00 / 0.00 100 84.1 n/a
66h 29.0 7.6 76 32 1,010.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 697.4 n/a
Sunday 24.2 4.7 75 47 1,013.7 0.00 / 0.00 100 142.4 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-05 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Moroto?
Now 24.6 C with overcast skies and a 5.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 29.6 C, max wind 7.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 775 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 Moroto today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:26 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Moroto?
Local time is 03:38. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Moroto?
Moroto is a seat of a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Moroto?
Population about 16,300.
What is the elevation of Moroto?
DEM 1,393 m.
Where is Moroto located?
It is at 2.53453, 34.66659 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Moroto in?
It is in Uganda.

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Last updated 2024-12-02
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