Location & Surroundings
Otar is a triangulation station in Northern Region, Uganda, at 848 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pajok, 41 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 355 km to the south. The nearest airport is Nimule Airport, 45 km away.
Basic Data
- Type triangulation station (TRIG)
- a point on the earth whose position has been determined by triangulation
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 30' 2" N, 32° 28' 51" E
- Elevation 848 m (DEM: 836 m)
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 0 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 15:04
- Sunrise 06:38
- Sunset 18:46
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Weather in Otar
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Otar, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 30.9 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 706 W/m2.
Temperature
23.9 C
Wind
0.5 m/s NW (304 deg)
Humidity
79 %
Pressure
1,015.7 hPa
Clouds
93 %
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 | 23.9 | 0.5 | 304 | 79 | 1,015.7 | - / 0.00 | 93 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 30.9 | 3.1 | 306 | 42 | 1,008.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 92 | 706.2 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.6 | 1.2 | 292 | 78 | 1,012.9 | 0.39 / 0.39 | 29 | 90.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.7 | 0.6 | 179 | 92 | 1,013.5 | 1.09 / 1.48 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 24.0 | 0.6 | 161 | 74 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 78.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 35.2 | 1.9 | 304 | 27 | 1,007.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 821.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 1.1 | 202 | 63 | 1,011.1 | 0.20 / 0.20 | 100 | 121.9 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.4 | 0.6 | 62 | 90 | 1,012.3 | 0.86 / 1.07 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 25.9 | 0.6 | 137 | 66 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 9 | 94.5 | n/a |
| 54h | 35.9 | 2.5 | 255 | 26 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 879.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.3 | 3.2 | 261 | 93 | 1,012.2 | 2.91 / 2.91 | 100 | 85.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.2 | 0.3 | 73 | 93 | 1,011.4 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 25.6 | 1.2 | 127 | 62 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 95.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Otar?
Now 23.9 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.7 to 30.9 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 706 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 Otar today?
Sunrise around 06:38 and sunset around 18:46 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Otar?
Local time is 15:04. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Otar?
Otar is a triangulation station.
What is the elevation of Otar?
Elevation about 848 m. DEM 836 m.
Where is Otar located?
It is at 3.50068, 32.48076 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Otar in?
It is in Uganda.