Location & Surroundings
Mpata is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,259 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Namayumba, 8 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is 38 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kajjansi Airfield, 42 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° 27' 36" N, 32° 16' 18" E
- Elevation DEM: 1259 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 706 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:36
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mpata
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpata, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 31.1 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 4.0 mm. Solar peaks near 828 W/m2.
Temperature
23.0 C
Wind
1.3 m/s SE (156 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,012.3 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
3.96 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 | 23.0 | 1.3 | 156 | 88 | 1,012.3 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.0 | 1.2 | 211 | 95 | 1,014.4 | 0.76 / 0.76 | 9 | 123.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 17.2 | 0.5 | 349 | 97 | 1,013.5 | 0.12 / 0.88 | 28 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 0.3 | 325 | 84 | 1,015.0 | 1.28 / 2.16 | 53 | 96.9 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.1 | 1.4 | 35 | 37 | 1,007.8 | 1.80 / 3.96 | 78 | 827.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.4 | 1.0 | 253 | 96 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.80 | 100 | 82.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.4 | 0.4 | 147 | 98 | 1,012.5 | 0.50 / 1.30 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.7 | 0.7 | 143 | 96 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.81 | 98 | 10.5 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.3 | 1.6 | 186 | 49 | 1,008.5 | 0.03 / 0.84 | 62 | 579.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.3 | 1.1 | 177 | 96 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.46 | 59 | 128.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.0 | 0.6 | 237 | 99 | 1,012.0 | 1.42 / 1.88 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 1.6 | 194 | 92 | 1,015.2 | 0.27 / 2.15 | 100 | 62.1 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.6 | 2.5 | 181 | 52 | 1,009.9 | 0.00 / 1.62 | 96 | 763.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpata?
Now 23.0 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 31.1 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. Precip around 4.0 mm. Solar peaks near 828 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 4.0 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Mpata today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Mpata?
Local time is 23:36. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mpata?
Mpata is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mpata?
DEM 1,259 m.
Where is Mpata located?
It is at 0.46001, 32.27154 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpata in?
It is in Uganda.