Location & Surroundings
Otira is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 1,040 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Dokolo, 28 km to the northeast. The national capital Kampala is about 165 km to the south. The nearest airport is Lira Airport, 55 km away.
Basic Data
- Type populated locality (PPLL)
- an area similar to a locality but with a small group of dwellings or other buildings
Geography
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Coordinates
1° 45' 25" N, 32° 57' 58" E
- Elevation DEM: 1040 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 149 p/km²
- Built-up 1.8%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:03
- Sunrise 06:39
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 12 h 10 min
Other populated localitys nearby
Weather in Otira
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Otira, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 32.2 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 579 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
1.8 m/s W (287 deg)
Humidity
72 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
98 %
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 | 23.7 | 1.8 | 287 | 72 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.0 | 4.6 | 170 | 85 | 1,013.5 | 1.48 / 1.48 | 91 | 170.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.9 | 1.3 | 92 | 85 | 1,012.2 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 88 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 24.0 | 0.5 | 37 | 64 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.14 | 91 | 55.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 32.2 | 1.0 | 238 | 33 | 1,009.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 579.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.3 | 1.5 | 239 | 72 | 1,012.8 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 81 | 223.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.2 | 1.2 | 19 | 93 | 1,013.1 | 3.97 / 4.06 | 76 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 0.4 | 316 | 73 | 1,015.4 | 0.00 / 0.44 | 93 | 79.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 33.0 | 1.7 | 150 | 34 | 1,008.4 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 49 | 900.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 2.7 | 144 | 75 | 1,013.1 | 0.20 / 0.22 | 83 | 253.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.8 | 1.0 | 180 | 81 | 1,012.1 | 0.17 / 0.38 | 37 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.8 | 0.7 | 194 | 60 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 93.3 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 32.9 | 2.7 | 164 | 31 | 1,007.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 28 | 878.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-12 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Otira?
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 19.9 to 32.2 C, max wind 4.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 579 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 Otira today?
Sunrise around 06:39 and sunset around 18:48 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Otira?
Local time is 00:03. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Otira?
Otira is a populated locality.
What is the elevation of Otira?
DEM 1,040 m.
Where is Otira located?
It is at 1.75700, 32.96601 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Otira in?
It is in Uganda.