Location & Surroundings
Okuta is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,186 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Nagongera, 6 km to the northwest. The national capital Kampala is about 170 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tororo Airport, 12 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° 43' 11" N, 34° 3' 56" E
- Elevation DEM: 1186 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 945 p/km²
- Built-up 4.8%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:07
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 18:31
- Day length 12 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Okuta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Okuta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 28.7 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. Precip around 3.7 mm. Solar peaks near 746 W/m2.
Temperature
20.0 C
Wind
2.1 m/s E (112 deg)
Humidity
78 %
Pressure
1,013.2 hPa
Clouds
99 %
Precip
3.74 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 | 20.0 | 2.1 | 112 | 78 | 1,013.2 | - / 0.00 | 99 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.7 | 2.1 | 311 | 80 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 85 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.8 | 3.0 | 146 | 64 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 97.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 28.7 | 4.6 | 38 | 45 | 1,008.2 | 0.06 / 0.06 | 100 | 745.5 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 2.4 | 91 | 82 | 1,013.0 | 3.68 / 3.74 | 100 | 100.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.8 | 0.7 | 99 | 80 | 1,012.3 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 23.9 | 2.3 | 356 | 64 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 102.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 30.9 | 1.7 | 198 | 36 | 1,007.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 808.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 19.7 | 0.8 | 157 | 93 | 1,013.9 | 5.36 / 5.36 | 100 | 107.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.0 | 2.1 | 16 | 90 | 1,012.8 | 0.00 / 1.09 | 90 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.9 | 1.3 | 37 | 78 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.36 | 84 | 56.8 | n/a |
| 66h | 29.4 | 4.1 | 317 | 45 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.28 | 96 | 766.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 18.9 | 1.5 | 116 | 91 | 1,015.6 | 5.01 / 5.29 | 100 | 127.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-24 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Okuta?
Now 20.0 C with overcast skies and a 2.1 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 28.7 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. Precip around 3.7 mm. Solar peaks near 746 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 3.7 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Okuta today?
Sunrise around 06:23 and sunset around 18:31 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Okuta?
Local time is 03:07. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Okuta?
Okuta is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Okuta?
DEM 1,186 m.
Where is Okuta located?
It is at 0.71961, 34.06561 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Okuta in?
It is in Uganda.