Location & Surroundings
Mpulira is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,096 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Namutumba, 10 km to the southeast. The national capital Kampala is about 130 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Kakira Airport, 55 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° 52' 27" N, 33° 36' 33" E
- Elevation DEM: 1096 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 248 p/km²
- Built-up 3.3%
- Settlement Semi-dense urban cluster
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:26
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mpulira
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mpulira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 29.2 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 847 W/m2.
Temperature
24.3 C
Wind
1.6 m/s SE (135 deg)
Humidity
62 %
Pressure
1,014.8 hPa
Clouds
5 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 24.3 | 1.6 | 135 | 62 | 1,014.8 | - / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 29.2 | 4.9 | 188 | 45 | 1,008.8 | 0.25 / 0.25 | 60 | 846.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.4 | 2.3 | 127 | 90 | 1,015.2 | 3.57 / 3.81 | 86 | 139.7 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.0 | 2.3 | 169 | 86 | 1,011.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 87 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.6 | 2.6 | 44 | 65 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 73.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 30.2 | 1.3 | 30 | 41 | 1,008.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 81 | 778.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 1.6 | 182 | 84 | 1,013.6 | 2.66 / 2.69 | 67 | 85.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.4 | 0.3 | 52 | 83 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 56 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.6 | 1.3 | 141 | 67 | 1,015.3 | 0.14 / 0.19 | 33 | 83.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 32.3 | 0.9 | 129 | 35 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 45 | 891.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 4.8 | 131 | 82 | 1,013.7 | 0.64 / 0.65 | 54 | 197.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 18.9 | 1.2 | 139 | 84 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 42 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.0 | 1.0 | 33 | 64 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 30 | 75.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mpulira?
Now 24.3 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.6 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.0 to 29.2 C, max wind 4.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 847 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 Mpulira today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Mpulira?
Local time is 17:26. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Mpulira?
Mpulira is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mpulira?
DEM 1,096 m.
Where is Mpulira located?
It is at 0.87430, 33.60928 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mpulira in?
It is in Uganda.