Location & Surroundings
Owonga is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 1,432 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Paidha, 3 km to the west. The national capital Kampala is about 290 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kabalega Falls Airport, 55 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° 24' 47" N, 31° 0' 44" E
- Elevation DEM: 1432 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 917 p/km²
- Built-up 7.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 07:01
- Sunrise 06:37
- Sunset 18:41
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Nearby
Weather in Owonga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Owonga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 19.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 26.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 W/m2.
Temperature
19.8 C
Wind
0.6 m/s E (88 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,014.9 hPa
Clouds
14 %
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 | 19.8 | 0.6 | 88 | 77 | 1,014.9 | - / 0.00 | 14 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 1.8 | 196 | 82 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 32 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 2.6 | 125 | 68 | 1,015.7 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 11 | 96.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 26.6 | 1.9 | 88 | 51 | 1,012.1 | 0.10 / 0.12 | 77 | 901.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.2 | 1.5 | 241 | 67 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 55 | 233.7 | n/a |
| 30h | 17.5 | 2.2 | 232 | 87 | 1,013.8 | 0.91 / 0.91 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.8 | 1.0 | 94 | 73 | 1,015.7 | 0.00 / 0.33 | 11 | 96.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 27.4 | 2.1 | 72 | 45 | 1,010.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 12 | 903.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.0 | 3.1 | 243 | 65 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 246.1 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.0 | 1.1 | 207 | 57 | 1,011.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.5 | 2.2 | 122 | 53 | 1,013.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 17 | 96.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 28.4 | 1.5 | 67 | 42 | 1,009.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 903.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.7 | 2.2 | 263 | 63 | 1,011.6 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 90 | 245.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-31 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Owonga?
Now 19.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.6 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.1 to 26.6 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 901 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 Owonga today?
Sunrise around 06:37 and sunset around 18:41 (local time). Day length about 12h 04m.
What is the local time in Owonga?
Local time is 07:01. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Owonga?
Owonga is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Owonga?
DEM 1,432 m.
Where is Owonga located?
It is at 2.41303, 31.01221 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Owonga in?
It is in Uganda.