Location & Surroundings
Rutoma is a city in Western Region, Uganda with 86,100 inhabitants, at 1,466 m elevation. The national capital Kampala is about 265 km to the east. The nearest airport is Mbarara Airport, 24 km away.
Also known as: Lutoma
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° 34' 0" S, 30° 23' 0" E
- Elevation DEM: 1466 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Population 86,100
- Pop. Density 699 p/km²
- Built-up 6.3%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:18
- Sunrise 06:46
- Sunset 18:54
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Rutoma
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Rutoma, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 26.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 587 W/m2.
Temperature
20.8 C
Wind
1.8 m/s NE (60 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,017.8 hPa
Clouds
95 %
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 | 20.8 | 1.8 | 60 | 74 | 1,017.8 | - / 0.00 | 95 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 26.0 | 2.0 | 126 | 44 | 1,012.1 | 0.24 / 0.24 | 88 | 587.4 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.7 | 1.2 | 74 | 72 | 1,015.7 | 0.26 / 0.49 | 100 | 138.4 | n/a |
| 18h | 17.2 | 1.1 | 298 | 88 | 1,013.9 | 0.65 / 1.14 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 22.0 | 1.5 | 132 | 65 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 79 | 70.3 | n/a |
| 30h | 28.4 | 2.0 | 108 | 34 | 1,009.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 90 | 694.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.5 | 2.0 | 50 | 73 | 1,014.9 | 0.37 / 0.37 | 33 | 122.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 17.5 | 1.3 | 282 | 82 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.23 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Saturday | 21.0 | 1.6 | 117 | 65 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 59 | 40.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 27.8 | 1.0 | 89 | 37 | 1,009.0 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 98 | 682.4 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.6 | 1.2 | 19 | 65 | 1,012.5 | 0.53 / 0.54 | 38 | 104.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 17.5 | 1.4 | 296 | 84 | 1,012.4 | 0.00 / 0.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.8 | 1.2 | 96 | 60 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 80 | 57.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-24 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Rutoma?
Now 20.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.8 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 17.2 to 26.0 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 587 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 Rutoma today?
Sunrise around 06:46 and sunset around 18:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 08m.
What is the local time in Rutoma?
Local time is 16:18. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Rutoma?
Rutoma is a populated place.
How many people live in Rutoma?
Population about 86,100.
What is the elevation of Rutoma?
DEM 1,466 m.
Where is Rutoma located?
It is at -0.56667, 30.38333 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Rutoma in?
It is in Uganda.