Location & Surroundings
Salaama is a settlement in Central Region, Uganda, at 1,097 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Buwenge, 16 km to the east. The national capital Kampala is 62 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Jinja Airport, 28 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° 39' 4" N, 33° 1' 39" E
- Elevation DEM: 1097 m
- Timezone Africa/Kampala
- Time Shift GMT 3 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 387 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Shilling (UGX)
- Phone Prefix +256
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 23:55
- Sunrise 06:34
- Sunset 18:43
- Day length 12 h 9 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Weather in Salaama
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Salaama, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 31.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 780 W/m2.
Temperature
31.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s S (171 deg)
Humidity
33 %
Pressure
1,006.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 31.8 | 1.7 | 171 | 33 | 1,006.8 | - / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 21.5 | 1.3 | 165 | 63 | 1,010.3 | 0.30 / 0.30 | 72 | 91.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 21.4 | 0.3 | 269 | 69 | 1,010.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 27.3 | 1.0 | 232 | 50 | 1,012.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 52 | 100.6 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 31.0 | 2.6 | 184 | 34 | 1,006.3 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 55 | 779.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.5 | 1.3 | 249 | 55 | 1,009.3 | 0.05 / 0.08 | 94 | 160.5 | n/a |
| 36h | 19.1 | 0.8 | 182 | 85 | 1,011.0 | 0.84 / 0.92 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 24.3 | 1.3 | 319 | 63 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.31 | 100 | 84.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 34.3 | 1.1 | 120 | 27 | 1,005.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 66 | 853.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 21.4 | 1.1 | 228 | 72 | 1,009.9 | 0.42 / 0.42 | 94 | 159.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 0.7 | 70 | 73 | 1,011.0 | 0.00 / 0.08 | 83 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 24.8 | 0.7 | 157 | 56 | 1,013.4 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 69 | 57.7 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 26.3 | 3.3 | 215 | 56 | 1,008.3 | 0.32 / 0.36 | 75 | 660.4 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-26 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Salaama?
Now 31.8 C with overcast skies and a 1.7 m/s southerly wind. Next 24h: 21.4 to 31.8 C, max wind 2.6 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 780 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 Salaama today?
Sunrise around 06:34 and sunset around 18:43 (local time). Day length about 12h 09m.
What is the local time in Salaama?
Local time is 23:55. Time zone: Africa/Kampala (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Salaama?
Salaama is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Salaama?
DEM 1,097 m.
Where is Salaama located?
It is at 0.65117, 33.02738 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Salaama in?
It is in Uganda.