Location & Surroundings
Palema is a fifth-order administrative division in Northern Region, Uganda, at 1,138 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gulu, 14 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is about 280 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gulu Airport, 11 km away.
Overview
Palema is A parish in Amuru District, Uganda.
It is located in Amuru District, Uganda.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Located in Amuru District
- Type fifth-order administrative division (ADM5)
- a subdivision of a fourth-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 48' 59" N, 32° 10' 38" E
- Elevation DEM: 1138 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 05:46
- Sunrise 06:42
- Sunset 18:53
- Day length 12 h 11 min
Others in Palema
Weather in Palema
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Palema, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 29.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 700 W/m2.
Temperature
20.4 C
Wind
2.0 m/s SE (142 deg)
Humidity
86 %
Pressure
1,013.8 hPa
Clouds
94 %
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 | 20.4 | 2.0 | 142 | 86 | 1,013.8 | - / 0.00 | 94 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.8 | 1.8 | 153 | 94 | 1,012.8 | 2.35 / 2.35 | 44 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 23.1 | 2.3 | 107 | 72 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.10 | 6 | 88.1 | n/a |
| 18h | 29.9 | 2.2 | 228 | 40 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 87 | 700.3 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.4 | 0.4 | 208 | 60 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 91 | 145.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.8 | 1.9 | 221 | 88 | 1,012.2 | 2.11 / 2.12 | 98 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 25.0 | 1.0 | 190 | 62 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.11 | 12 | 88.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 31.1 | 1.9 | 320 | 33 | 1,008.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 718.7 | n/a |
| Saturday | 23.9 | 1.1 | 279 | 58 | 1,011.2 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 68 | 153.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.7 | 1.3 | 190 | 93 | 1,012.0 | 2.96 / 2.98 | 41 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 24.0 | 1.3 | 33 | 70 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 70 | 77.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 32.0 | 2.3 | 268 | 34 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 72 | 579.5 | n/a |
| Sunday | 21.5 | 1.1 | 228 | 77 | 1,011.5 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 21 | 124.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-10 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Palema?
Now 20.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.0 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 18.8 to 29.9 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 700 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 Palema today?
Sunrise around 06:42 and sunset around 18:53 (local time). Day length about 12h 11m.
What is the local time in Palema?
Local time is 05:46. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Palema?
Palema is a fifth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Palema?
DEM 1,138 m.
Where is Palema located?
It is at 2.81637, 32.17709 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Palema in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry