- Subregions (Fourth-order administrative division)
- Mountains & Terrain in Moroto County
- Others in Moroto County
- Weather in Moroto County
- FAQ
Location & Surroundings
Moroto County is a third-order administrative division in Northern Region, Uganda, at 1,102 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Lira, 39 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 225 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lira Airport, 38 km away.
Overview
Moroto County is county in Alebtong District, Northern Region, Uganda.
It is located in Alebtong District, Uganda.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Located in Alebtong District
- Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
- a subdivision of a second-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 14' 46" N, 33° 15' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 1102 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 329 p/km²
- Built-up 5.5%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 06:20
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 7 min
Subregions (Fourth-order administrative division)
Others in Moroto County
Weather in Moroto County
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Moroto County, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 32.4 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 705 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
2.8 m/s SE (131 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,011.1 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
0.06 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 | 23.7 | 2.8 | 131 | 62 | 1,011.1 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.9 | 1.2 | 69 | 86 | 1,011.9 | 0.34 / 0.34 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 26.0 | 5.2 | 70 | 52 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 104.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 32.4 | 2.9 | 112 | 29 | 1,006.7 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 100 | 705.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.8 | 1.9 | 168 | 55 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.06 | 27 | 113.1 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.2 | 2.6 | 31 | 63 | 1,011.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.5 | 6.1 | 68 | 43 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 15 | 106.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 36.2 | 4.4 | 57 | 17 | 1,005.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 70 | 880.7 | n/a |
| Thursday | 29.0 | 5.2 | 83 | 28 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 142.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.8 | 1.7 | 35 | 55 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.4 | 4.6 | 84 | 40 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 106.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 34.6 | 2.4 | 184 | 21 | 1,005.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 759.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 22.0 | 3.4 | 196 | 75 | 1,012.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 62.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Moroto County?
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 2.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.9 to 32.4 C, max wind 5.2 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 705 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Moroto County today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 07m.
What is the local time in Moroto County?
Local time is 06:20. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Moroto County?
Moroto County is a third-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Moroto County?
DEM 1,102 m.
Where is Moroto County located?
It is at 2.24613, 33.25424 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Moroto County in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry