Location & Surroundings
Okuma is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 662 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pakwach, 22 km to the southeast. The national capital Kampala is about 290 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kabalega Falls Airport, 36 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
2° 37' 42" N, 31° 23' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 662 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 329 p/km²
- Built-up 3.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:44
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:42
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Okuma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Okuma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 30.8 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 584 W/m2.
Temperature
23.1 C
Wind
0.2 m/s N (16 deg)
Humidity
82 %
Pressure
1,015.9 hPa
Clouds
92 %
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 | 23.1 | 0.2 | 16 | 82 | 1,015.9 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.8 | 1.2 | 182 | 47 | 1,009.6 | 0.80 / 0.80 | 66 | 584.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.8 | 1.1 | 47 | 84 | 1,012.6 | 0.22 / 1.03 | 84 | 189.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 20.3 | 0.9 | 327 | 91 | 1,012.0 | 0.89 / 1.92 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.8 | 0.8 | 358 | 78 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 87.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 29.4 | 0.7 | 300 | 55 | 1,009.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 653.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.2 | 0.7 | 5 | 71 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 145.6 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.5 | 0.8 | 265 | 81 | 1,011.0 | 0.35 / 0.35 | 40 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 24.8 | 0.6 | 16 | 74 | 1,014.6 | 1.42 / 1.77 | 53 | 93.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 31.5 | 1.9 | 240 | 47 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 82 | 778.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 3.3 | 5 | 90 | 1,011.9 | 1.70 / 1.73 | 100 | 181.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 21.0 | 1.1 | 170 | 94 | 1,011.1 | 1.88 / 3.61 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 24.5 | 0.3 | 212 | 80 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.07 | 96 | 74.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-18 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Okuma?
Now 23.1 C with overcast skies and a 0.2 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.3 to 30.8 C, max wind 1.2 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 584 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 Okuma today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 06m.
What is the local time in Okuma?
Local time is 17:44. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Okuma?
Okuma is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Okuma?
DEM 662 m.
Where is Okuma located?
It is at 2.62843, 31.38429 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Okuma in?
It is in Uganda.