Location & Surroundings
Okokolaka is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,071 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Soroti, 24 km to the northeast. The national capital Kampala is about 170 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Soroti Airport, 26 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
1° 34' 5" N, 33° 27' 2" E
- Elevation DEM: 1071 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 453 p/km²
- Built-up 4.7%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:24
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:45
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Okokolaka
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Okokolaka, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 29.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 639 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
1.3 m/s NE (67 deg)
Humidity
88 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
81 %
Precip
1.36 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 | 20.4 | 1.3 | 67 | 88 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 81 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 20.6 | 1.8 | 244 | 87 | 1,012.9 | 1.33 / 1.33 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 1.2 | 209 | 73 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.53 | 100 | 56.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.5 | 1.7 | 301 | 41 | 1,010.4 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 100 | 638.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 3.3 | 152 | 88 | 1,014.3 | 1.33 / 1.36 | 100 | 151.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.3 | 1.1 | 216 | 90 | 1,013.2 | 0.30 / 1.65 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 22.6 | 1.6 | 241 | 72 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 99 | 77.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 29.1 | 1.1 | 283 | 43 | 1,009.7 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 91 | 747.8 | n/a |
| Friday | 21.9 | 3.4 | 219 | 78 | 1,013.6 | 0.54 / 0.59 | 99 | 149.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.7 | 0.5 | 143 | 88 | 1,013.3 | 0.84 / 1.43 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 0.1 | 117 | 68 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 85 | 90.3 | n/a |
| 66h | 31.1 | 1.7 | 347 | 34 | 1,009.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 82 | 817.9 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.3 | 2.0 | 138 | 51 | 1,012.6 | 0.04 / 0.04 | 100 | 114.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Okokolaka?
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 29.5 C, max wind 3.3 m/s. Precip around 1.4 mm. Solar peaks near 639 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 1.4 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Okokolaka today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:45 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Okokolaka?
Local time is 07:24. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Okokolaka?
Okokolaka is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Okokolaka?
DEM 1,071 m.
Where is Okokolaka located?
It is at 1.56808, 33.45044 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Okokolaka in?
It is in Uganda.