- Subregions (Fifth-order administrative division)
- Places in Purongo
- Hotels in Purongo
- Mountains & Terrain in Purongo
- Others in Purongo
- Transport in Purongo
- Weather in Purongo
- FAQ
Location & Surroundings
Purongo is a fourth-order administrative division in Northern Region, Uganda, at 669 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Pakwach, 14 km to the north. The national capital Kampala is about 255 km to the southeast.
Overview
Purongo is a sub-county of Uganda.
It is located in United States.
Basic Data
- Country United States
- Type fourth-order administrative division (ADM4)
- a subdivision of a third-order administrative division
Geography
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Coordinates
2° 20' 2" N, 31° 28' 59" E
- Elevation DEM: 669 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 00:24
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:40
- Day length 12 h 5 min
Places in Purongo
Hotels in Purongo
Mountains & Terrain in Purongo
Transport in Purongo
Weather in Purongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Purongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 5.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 27.5 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 422 W/m2.
Temperature
23.7 C
Wind
5.0 m/s N (341 deg)
Humidity
77 %
Pressure
1,012.9 hPa
Clouds
96 %
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 | 5.0 | 341 | 77 | 1,012.9 | - / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.4 | 1.8 | 54 | 88 | 1,014.1 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 192.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.1 | 2.3 | 5 | 96 | 1,014.0 | 2.21 / 2.24 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.6 | 0.7 | 46 | 88 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 100 | 21.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.5 | 1.4 | 2 | 57 | 1,010.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 421.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 21.0 | 2.6 | 35 | 87 | 1,012.3 | 1.18 / 1.18 | 5 | 205.1 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.4 | 0.6 | 106 | 92 | 1,011.4 | 3.48 / 4.66 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 23.7 | 1.2 | 183 | 81 | 1,014.2 | 0.00 / 1.96 | 13 | 69.6 | n/a |
| Thursday | 30.0 | 3.8 | 238 | 54 | 1,008.0 | 0.00 / 0.34 | 79 | 819.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.2 | 2.9 | 54 | 84 | 1,011.5 | 1.41 / 1.75 | 96 | 101.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.7 | 1.4 | 132 | 92 | 1,011.8 | 1.59 / 3.35 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.6 | 4.0 | 198 | 81 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.22 | 85 | 78.3 | n/a |
| Friday | 28.4 | 4.4 | 235 | 61 | 1,008.7 | 0.03 / 0.25 | 36 | 827.8 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-27 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Purongo?
Now 23.7 C with overcast skies and a 5.0 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 20.1 to 27.5 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 422 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 Purongo today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:40 (local time). Day length about 12h 05m.
What is the local time in Purongo?
Local time is 00:24. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Purongo?
Purongo is a fourth-order administrative division.
What is the elevation of Purongo?
DEM 669 m.
Where is Purongo located?
It is at 2.33400, 31.48296 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Purongo in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
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