Location & Surroundings
Payongo is a settlement in Northern Region, Uganda, at 737 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pakwach, 12 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is about 270 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Kabalega Falls Airport, 18 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° 26' 55" N, 31° 23' 16" E
- Elevation DEM: 737 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 502 p/km²
- Built-up 4.3%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 11:32
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:39
- Day length 12 h 4 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Payongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Payongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 33.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 880 W/m2.
Temperature
22.6 C
Wind
1.4 m/s SW (215 deg)
Humidity
75 %
Pressure
1,011.2 hPa
Clouds
91 %
Precip
0.01 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 | 22.6 | 1.4 | 215 | 75 | 1,011.2 | - / 0.00 | 91 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.2 | 1.9 | 145 | 73 | 1,013.8 | 0.79 / 0.79 | 64 | 95.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 33.9 | 2.1 | 180 | 34 | 1,007.0 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 82 | 880.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 25.8 | 0.9 | 253 | 61 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 193.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.2 | 1.6 | 240 | 70 | 1,010.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 26.7 | 2.3 | 148 | 57 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 50 | 90.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 34.3 | 2.1 | 252 | 30 | 1,006.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 867.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 25.3 | 0.6 | 311 | 55 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 126.6 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 22.4 | 1.1 | 258 | 58 | 1,009.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 26.8 | 2.9 | 150 | 51 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 96.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 33.9 | 2.5 | 214 | 32 | 1,006.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 890.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 25.5 | 1.3 | 199 | 49 | 1,008.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 240.1 | n/a |
| Thursday | 22.2 | 1.3 | 176 | 65 | 1,008.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-02 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Payongo?
Now 22.6 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 22.6 to 33.9 C, max wind 2.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 880 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 Payongo today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:39 (local time). Day length about 12h 03m.
What is the local time in Payongo?
Local time is 11:32. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Payongo?
Payongo is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Payongo?
DEM 737 m.
Where is Payongo located?
It is at 2.44851, 31.38772 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Payongo in?
It is in Uganda.