Location & Surroundings
Putongo is a stream in Northern Region, Uganda, at 802 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gulu, 46 km to the south. The national capital Kampala is about 315 km to the south. The nearest airport is Gulu Airport, 44 km away.
Overview
Putongo is DE Bach in Uganda.
It is located in Uganda.
Basic Data
- Country Uganda
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 9' 52" N, 32° 26' 9" E
- Elevation DEM: 802 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1 p/km²
- Built-up 0.0%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 12:42
- Sunrise 06:33
- Sunset 18:34
- Day length 12 h 1 min
Weather in Putongo
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Putongo, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 29.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 W/m2.
Temperature
18.7 C
Wind
1.0 m/s W (260 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,014.6 hPa
Clouds
97 %
Precip
0.02 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 | 18.7 | 1.0 | 260 | 92 | 1,014.6 | - / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.2 | 0.4 | 355 | 78 | 1,017.2 | 0.17 / 0.17 | 96 | 43.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 29.1 | 1.8 | 329 | 39 | 1,010.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 671.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.5 | 3.0 | 111 | 69 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 114.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 20.6 | 1.5 | 141 | 79 | 1,014.6 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 22.1 | 2.5 | 147 | 73 | 1,017.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 35.6 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.2 | 2.4 | 110 | 51 | 1,012.9 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 100 | 497.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.0 | 2.0 | 146 | 87 | 1,016.7 | 0.41 / 0.71 | 100 | 47.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.5 | 1.6 | 140 | 87 | 1,015.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.7 | 2.8 | 135 | 80 | 1,019.0 | 0.02 / 0.02 | 100 | 13.8 | n/a |
| 60h | 22.4 | 1.7 | 108 | 72 | 1,014.6 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 99 | 109.4 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.5 | 1.8 | 110 | 85 | 1,016.3 | 0.20 / 0.21 | 11 | 55.9 | n/a |
| Sunday | 17.9 | 1.5 | 134 | 85 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-12 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Putongo?
Now 18.7 C with overcast skies and a 1.0 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 18.7 to 29.1 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 671 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 Putongo today?
Sunrise around 06:33 and sunset around 18:34 (local time). Day length about 12h 01m.
What is the local time in Putongo?
Local time is 12:42. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Putongo?
Putongo is a stream.
What is the elevation of Putongo?
DEM 802 m.
Where is Putongo located?
It is at 3.16441, 32.43577 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Putongo in?
It is in Uganda.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry