Location & Surroundings
Potela is a settlement in Eastern Region, Uganda, at 1,148 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tororo, 7 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is about 175 km to the west. The nearest airport is Tororo Airport, 6 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
0° 41' 9" N, 34° 6' 50" E
- Elevation DEM: 1148 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 880 p/km²
- Built-up 5.2%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:06
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:38
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Potela
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Potela, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 32.8 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 914 W/m2.
Temperature
21.9 C
Wind
1.3 m/s E (77 deg)
Humidity
61 %
Pressure
1,010.4 hPa
Clouds
97 %
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 | 21.9 | 1.3 | 77 | 61 | 1,010.4 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.8 | 0.4 | 7 | 48 | 1,013.6 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 78 | 104.7 | n/a |
| 12h | 32.8 | 4.1 | 14 | 31 | 1,006.2 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 89 | 913.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.3 | 1.9 | 70 | 70 | 1,010.9 | 1.72 / 1.80 | 99 | 154.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.4 | 0.7 | 355 | 72 | 1,011.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 25.1 | 2.0 | 149 | 51 | 1,014.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 47 | 99.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 33.8 | 1.8 | 249 | 25 | 1,006.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 875.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 22.4 | 1.7 | 88 | 65 | 1,011.1 | 0.71 / 0.71 | 81 | 151.8 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 20.8 | 1.2 | 104 | 66 | 1,010.6 | 0.00 / 0.01 | 55 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 25.9 | 0.4 | 262 | 47 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 95 | 96.1 | n/a |
| 60h | 32.9 | 2.6 | 244 | 28 | 1,006.4 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 100 | 808.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.3 | 2.8 | 147 | 71 | 1,012.5 | 2.28 / 2.29 | 93 | 42.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 20.0 | 1.1 | 65 | 76 | 1,012.5 | 0.00 / 0.04 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-27 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Potela?
Now 21.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.3 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 32.8 C, max wind 4.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 914 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 Potela today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:38 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Potela?
Local time is 12:06. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Potela?
Potela is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Potela?
DEM 1,148 m.
Where is Potela located?
It is at 0.68575, 34.11402 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Potela in?
It is in Uganda.